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MT HB746

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Millett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county governing bodies to regulate noise levels by adopting ordinances that comply with existing provisions in Montana Code 7-5-103 through 7-5-107

  • Allows ordinances to specify covered areas, exceptions for approved activities, and time-of-day noise limits; may apply countywide or to specific portions including unincorporated cities or towns

  • Prohibits county noise ordinances from extending into incorporated city or town boundaries

  • Permits counties to establish fines up to $200 for violations; imprisonment is explicitly prohibited as a penalty

Legislative Description

Authorize counties to adopt noise ordinances

Counties

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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