Revise penalties for violations under 310 permit process
This bill updates penalties for violations of Montana's Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, affecting individuals who work on streambed projects without proper permits or consent. It increases the maximum civil penalty for each day of continuing violation from $500 to $5,000 and clarifies that each day of violation counts as a separate offense. The bill also outlines how courts can order restoration of damaged streams and specifies which court handles cases depending on the cost of restoration. Additionally, it directs how recovered fines and penalties must be deposited into county funds.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 27, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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