Montana SB304 revises lakeshore laws to enhance protection and enforcement.

Montana SB304 amends lakeshore laws to strengthen enforcement and protection measures. It redefines "lake" and "lakeshore" and mandates restoration of disturbed areas by those who perform unauthorized work. The bill allows local governing bodies to issue stop-work orders for activities causing $10,000 in damage and requires a pause in work for repeat offenders. It also increases penalties for violations, including fines and jail time, and introduces the possibility of liens on property for unpaid restoration costs.

Montana SB304 revises lakeshore laws to enhance protection and enforcement.

Montana SB304 amends lakeshore laws to strengthen enforcement and protection measures. It redefines "lake" and "lakeshore" and mandates restoration of disturbed areas by those who perform unauthorized work. The bill allows local governing bodies to issue stop-work orders for activities causing $10,000 in damage and requires a pause in work for repeat offenders. It also increases penalties for violations, including fines and jail time, and introduces the possibility of liens on property for unpaid restoration costs.