Montana SB472 revises civil penalties for violations under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975.

Montana SB472 amends Section 75-7-123, MCA, to revise civil penalties for violations under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975. The bill increases the maximum civil penalty from $500 to $5,000 for each day a person continues to violate the act. It also allows for the restoration of damaged streams and imposes civil liability for restoration costs. The bill specifies that fines or civil penalties collected must be deposited in the depository of district funds unless otherwise ordered by a justice's court.

Montana SB472 revises civil penalties for violations under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975.

Montana SB472 amends Section 75-7-123, MCA, to revise civil penalties for violations under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975. The bill increases the maximum civil penalty from $500 to $5,000 for each day a person continues to violate the act. It also allows for the restoration of damaged streams and imposes civil liability for restoration costs. The bill specifies that fines or civil penalties collected must be deposited in the depository of district funds unless otherwise ordered by a justice's court.