House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to clarify the limitations on the powers of local governments in Montana, specifically regarding the requirement for additional licensing or permitting. The bill amends Section 7-1-111 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to explicitly prohibit local government units with self-government powers from requiring additional professional or occupational licensing, permitting, or authorization when the state is the original issuer of such licenses, permits, or authorizations. This prohibition is subject to exceptions where state law expressly authorizes such actions or where a state agency has delegated the authority to the local government.

In addition to the main provisions regarding licensing, the bill includes various other prohibitions on local government powers, such as regulating the sale of alternative nicotine products, controlling rent prices, and imposing additional fees or taxes based on carbon use. The bill emphasizes the need for local governments to adhere to state laws and limits their ability to impose regulations that could conflict with state authority. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-1-111
HB0594_1(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(2): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(3): 7-1-111
HB0594_1(4): 7-1-111
HB0594_1: 7-1-111
HB0594_2(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(10): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(11): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(12): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(2): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(3): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(4): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(5): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(6): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(7): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(8): 7-1-111
HB0594_2(9): 7-1-111
HB0594_2: 7-1-111
HB0594_3(1): 7-1-111
HB0594_3(2): 7-1-111
HB0594_3(3): 7-1-111
HB0594_3: 7-1-111