Montana Railroad Crossing Clarity Act regulates utility crossings over railroad rights-of-way, establishing fees, insurance requirements, and dispute.

The Montana Railroad Crossing Clarity Act governs the placement of utility infrastructure within railroad rights-of-way. It mandates utilities to notify railroads 30 days prior to crossing placement and requires submission of a completed crossing application, certificate of insurance, and crossing fee. The act outlines permissible fees, including a one-time crossing fee and annual fees limited to 10% of the original crossing fee or $300. It prohibits additional fees beyond those specified.

Montana Railroad Crossing Clarity Act regulates utility crossings over railroad rights-of-way, establishing fees, insurance requirements, and dispute.

The Montana Railroad Crossing Clarity Act governs the placement of utility infrastructure within railroad rights-of-way. It mandates utilities to notify railroads 30 days prior to crossing placement and requires submission of a completed crossing application, certificate of insurance, and crossing fee. The act outlines permissible fees, including a one-time crossing fee and annual fees limited to 10% of the original crossing fee or $300. It prohibits additional fees beyond those specified.