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MT SB201

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vince Ricci

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Montana's property decontamination laws to cover fentanyl contamination in addition to methamphetamine, applying to properties used as drug labs or contaminated by drug consumption

  • Requires Department of Environmental Quality certification for contractors performing contamination assessment or remediation, with penalties of up to $1,000 fine and 16 hours training for first offense, $2,000 and 24 hours for second offense

  • Increases required surface material samples from 3 to 6 per property, including at least 3 samples from HVAC systems if present

  • Creates a "volunteer property" category allowing property owners who self-discover contamination to pursue decontamination certification without being placed on the public contaminated property list

  • Requires out-of-state certified contractors to complete refresher training through the department or approved provider to qualify for Montana certification, replacing previous reciprocity provisions

Legislative Description

Revise contaminated property cleanup laws for dangerous drugs

Rule Making

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/22/2025
Natural Resources1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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