Bill
LC 1373
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1373, Title: Provide removal of structures in streambeds, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 14, 2024Purpose and Intent: The main go
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1373, Title: Provide removal of structures in streambeds, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 14, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a process for the removal of unauthorized structures, such as dams or other obstructions, from streambeds in Montana. The intent is to improve water flow, protect aquatic habitats, and ensure the proper management of state waterways.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to identify and order the removal of unauthorized structures in streambeds
- Requires the DNRC to provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing before ordering removal
- Allows the DNRC to remove the structure and recover the costs from the responsible party if they fail to comply
- Grants the DNRC the authority to seek a court order for removal if the responsible party refuses to comply
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Landowners or entities that have constructed unauthorized structures in streambeds would be required to remove them or face enforcement action
- The DNRC and state agencies responsible for managing water resources would be empowered to address issues caused by these structures
- Aquatic ecosystems and wildlife dependent on free-flowing streams could benefit from the removal of obstructions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the Montana Legislature but did not progress further and died in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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