The bill aims to revise cleanup laws for properties contaminated with methamphetamines and other dangerous drugs by establishing certification requirements for remediation contractors and updating decontamination standards. It introduces a new section that prohibits individuals from claiming certification for assessing or remediating contaminated properties unless they are certified, and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and mandatory training. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) verify decontamination of volunteer properties but prohibits the public listing of these properties.

The bill also amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include updated definitions and standards for contaminated properties. Key changes include the definition of "contractor" to encompass those certified to assess or remediate contaminated properties, and the establishment of decontamination standards for both inhabitable and volunteer properties. The DEQ is tasked with setting minimum training and certification standards for contractors, ensuring that those certified in other states are recognized in Montana, and maintaining a list of certified contractors for public access.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304