Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Zolnikov aims to revise the laws regarding the relocation of utilities in Montana. The bill specifically amends Section 60-4-401 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to update the definition of "utility." The new definition expands the scope to include not only publicly, privately, and cooperatively owned utilities, as well as water and sewer facilities, but also incorporates providers of cable service and broadband service, as defined in federal and state law.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "cost of relocation," specifying what expenses are included and excluded in the calculation. It emphasizes that the cost does not cover engineering costs related to the design and inspection of the relocation process. This legislative change is intended to provide clearer guidelines for utility companies and streamline the process of relocating utilities when necessary.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 60-4-401
SB0432_1(1): 60-4-401
SB0432_1: 60-4-401