The bill amends Section 76-13-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to increase fire protection assessment rates collected by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Specifically, it raises the maximum fee for fire protection from $50 to $58.70 for each landowner within a wildland fire protection district. Additionally, the bill changes the per-acre charge for landowners who own more than 20 acres from 30 cents to 49 cents per acre per year.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that other charges cannot be assessed to participating landowners unless there is proven negligence or a violation of specific regulations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-13-201