MT SB304

Authorizes local governing bodies to issue stop-work orders for construction activities above the lakeshore that directly or indirectly impact the lakeshore

Allows governing bodies to require applicants to file a surety bond before issuing a permit, sufficient to cover reclamation costs if work violates permit specifications

Increases first-offense fines from $500 to $3,000, with subsequent violations punishable by up to $10,000; two violations within a year triggers a mandatory 180-day work stoppage

Enables governing bodies to file liens against real property for all violation-related costs, including attorney fees, court costs, engineering fees, restoration costs, and unpaid penalties

Requires (rather than encourages) governing bodies with jurisdiction over the same lake to enter cooperative agreements for permit criteria and enforcement