The bill proposes significant revisions to the fee structures for various licensed establishments in Montana, including retail food establishments, public accommodations, trailer courts, campgrounds, and pool and spa facilities. It introduces increased fees, such as raising the fee for small retail food establishments from $85 to $150 and for large retail food establishments from $115 to $275. Additionally, the bill establishes definitions for "large retail food establishment" and "medium retail food establishment" based on employee counts during peak hours, and it mandates separate permits for temporary food establishments that significantly alter their menus. The fee structure for public accommodations is also modified, with annual fees increasing based on the number of rental rooms.

Moreover, the bill amends licensing fees for public swimming pools, spas, and wading pools, increasing the seasonal license fee for public swimming pools from $200 to $225 and for year-round pools from $325. It raises the fee for spas or wading pools with a capacity not exceeding 4,000 gallons from $75 to $100 for seasonal facilities and from $150 for year-round facilities. The bill also introduces a late renewal fee of $25 for each month past the due date for operators who fail to renew their licenses on time. It outlines the allocation of collected fees based on whether local health boards or the department conducts inspections, ensuring that a significant portion of the fees supports local health inspections and regulatory efforts.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-50-102, 50-50-201, 50-50-205, 50-51-204, 50-52-202, 50-53-102, 50-53-203, 50-57-205