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MT Code § 50-2-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-109. County board appropriations

  50-2-109. County board appropriations. County boards are financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the county after approval of a budget in the way provided for other county offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(2)(a); amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 55, L. 2015.
MT Code § 50-2-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-110. City board appropriations

  50-2-110. City board appropriations. City boards are financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the city after approval of a budget in the way provided for other city offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 42.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(2)(b).
MT Code § 50-2-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-111. City-county board appropriations

  50-2-111. City-county board appropriations. If a city-county board is created, it is financed by one of the following methods:   (1) (a) The county commissioners and governing body of each participating city may mutually agree upon the division of expenses.   (b) The county's part of the total expenses is financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the county after approval of a budget in the way provided for other county offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40.   (c) Each participating city's part of the total expenses is financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the city after approval of a budget in the way provided for other city offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40.   (d) All money must be deposited with the county treasurer who shall disburse the money as county funds.   (2) (a) The county commissioners and governing body of each participating city may mutually agree upon the division of the expenses.   (b) Subject to 15-10-420, the county's part of the total expenses is financed by a levy on the taxable value of all taxable property outside the incorporated limits of each participating city after approval of a budget in the way provided for other county offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40. If the levy is not sufficient to fund the county's share, the county commissioners may supplement it with an appropriation from the county general fund.   (c) Subject to 15-10-420, each participating city's part of the total expenses is financed by a levy on the taxable value of all taxable property within the incorporated limits of the city after approval of a budget in the way provided for other city offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40.   (d) All money must be deposited with the county treasurer who shall disburse the money as county funds.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(2)(c); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 83, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 127, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 150, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 95, Ch. 114, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 453, L. 2005.
MT Code § 50-2-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-112. District board appropriations

  50-2-112. District board appropriations. (1) District boards are financed by appropriations from the general funds of each county in the district in proportion to the population in each county.   (2) First- and second-class cities which elect to be included in the district contribute to the county in which they are located in the way provided for city-county boards under 50-2-111.   (3) All funds shall be deposited with the county treasurer of one of the counties as agreed upon by the commissioners of the counties in the district. The county treasurer shall disburse the funds as county funds.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(2)(d).
MT Code § 50-2-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-113. Contributions by school boards and other agencies authorized

  50-2-113. Contributions by school boards and other agencies authorized. School boards and other official and nonofficial agencies may contribute funds to a local board.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(3).
MT Code § 50-2-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-114. Repealed

  50-2-114. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 453, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508(4); amd. Sec. 128, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 151, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
MT Code § 50-2-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-115. Legal adviser to local boards

  50-2-115. Legal adviser to local boards. The county attorney shall serve as legal adviser to local boards as established by 50-2-104 and 50-2-106. The county attorney shall represent the local board in those matters relating to the functions, powers, and duties of local boards.   History: En. 69-4508.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 273, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4508.1.
MT Code § 50-2-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-117. Appointment of local health officer by department when not made by local health board

  50-2-117. Appointment of local health officer by department when not made by local health board. (1) If a local health board does not appoint a health officer, the department may appoint a health officer 30 days after notification in writing has been given to the local health board.   (2) A health officer appointed by the department has the same authority as a health officer appointed by a local health board.   History: En. Sec. 88, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 349, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4511; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1983.
MT Code § 50-2-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-118. Powers and duties of local health officers

  50-2-118. Powers and duties of local health officers. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3),in order to carry out the purpose of the public health system, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, local health officers or their authorized representatives shall:  (a) make inspections for conditions of public health importance and issue written orders for compliance or for correction, destruction, or removal of the condition;   (b) take steps to limit contact between people in order to protect the public health from imminent threats, including but not limited to ordering the closure of buildings or facilities where people congregate and canceling events;   (c) report communicable diseases to the department as required by rule;   (d) establish and maintain quarantine and isolation measures as adopted by the local board of health; and   (e) pursue action with the appropriate court if this chapter or rules adopted by the local board or department under this chapter are violated.   (2) A directive, mandate, or order issued by a local health officer in response to a declaration of emergency or disaster by the governor as allowed in [10-3-302 and] 10-3-303 or by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision as allowed in 10-3-402 and 10-3-403:   (a) remains in effect only during the declared state of emergency or disaster or until the governing body holds a public meeting and allows public comment and the majority of the governing body moves to amend, rescind, or otherwise change the directive, mandate, or order; and   (b) may not interfere with or otherwise limit, modify, or abridge a person's physical attendance at or operation of a religious facility, church, synagogue, or other place of worship.   (3) A local health officer may not enforce a regulation, directive, mandate, or order or issue an order that is in violation of 50-2-116(5).   (4) The prohibitions provided for in 50-2-116(5) do not restrict a local health officer from exercising the local health officer's authority under 50-2-123 or this section to enforce and ensure compliance by private businesses with all lawfully adopted regulations, directives, and orders.   History: En. Sec. 87, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 196, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 349, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4510; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 200, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 708, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 391, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 474, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 150, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 408, L. 2021.
MT Code § 50-2-119 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-119. Nursing services

  50-2-119. Nursing services. (1) A local board may employ a qualified nurse for nursing services to persons under a physician's care who are confined to their homes.   (2) Before nursing services are provided, a physician must:   (a) determine that the person needs the services of a visiting nurse;   (b) direct the nurse to visit the person;   (c) specify the type and duration of services to be performed by the nurse.   (3) Persons shall pay for the services at rates set by the local board. Local boards, on behalf of persons receiving services, may accept payment from persons or public agencies either directly from or by contract with the person or agency. All payments received shall be deposited in a special county or city fund and used to defray expenses of providing the service.   History: En. Sec. 89, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4512.
MT Code § 50-2-120 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-120. Assistance from law enforcement officials

  50-2-120. Assistance from law enforcement officials. A local health officer may request a sheriff, constable, or other peace officer to assist the health officer in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.  History: En. Sec. 90, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4513; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1810, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 41, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 97, L. 2021.
MT Code § 50-2-121 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-121. Removal of diseased prisoner from jail by local health officer

  50-2-121. Removal of diseased prisoner from jail by local health officer. (1) On written order of a local health officer, a diseased prisoner who is held in a jail and who is considered dangerous to the health of other prisoners may be removed to a hospital or other place of safety.   (2) If the prisoner was committed to jail by order of a court, the order for removal and treatment must be signed by the local health officer and filed with the court.   (3) When the prisoner recovers from the disease, the prisoner must be returned to the jail.   (4) A prisoner removed to a hospital or clinic for treatment may not be considered to have committed an escape.   History: En. Sec. 93, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4516; amd. Sec. 1811, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 50-2-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-122. Obstructing local health officer in the performance of duties unlawful

  50-2-122. Obstructing local health officer in the performance of duties unlawful. It is unlawful to:   (1) hinder a local health officer in the performance of duties under this chapter;   (2) remove or deface any placard or notice posted by the local health officer; or   (3) violate a quarantine regulation.   History: En. Sec. 94, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4517; amd. Sec. 1812, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 50-2-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-123. Compliance order authorized

  50-2-123. Compliance order authorized. (1) If a person refuses or neglects to comply with a written order of a state or local health officer within a reasonable time specified in the order, the state or local health officer may cause the order to be complied with and initiate an action to recover any expenses incurred from the person who refused or neglected to comply with the order. The action to recover expenses shall be brought in the name of the city or county.  (2) An order of compliance or action allowed pursuant to subsection (1) may not be initiated for an order that violates 50-2-116(5) or 50-2-118(3).   History: En. Sec. 96, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 349, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 273, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4519(1); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 408, L. 2021.
MT Code § 50-2-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-124. Penalties for violations

  50-2-124. Penalties for violations. (1) (a) A person who does not comply with rules adopted by a local board that are not in conflict with 50-2-116(5) or 50-2-118(3) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $200.  (b) A business entity that does not comply with rules adopted by a local board is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $250.   (2) Except as provided in 50-2-123 and subsection (1) of this section, a person who violates the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the department under the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. On conviction, the person shall be fined not less than $10 or more than $500 or be imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.   (3) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.   (4) The local board or the county attorney of the county in which a violation described in subsection (1) occurred may petition a court of limited jurisdiction to impose the civil penalties allowed in subsection (1). Venue for an action to collect a civil penalty pursuant to subsection (1) is in the county in which the violation occurred or in a court of limited jurisdiction.   (5) Fines, except justice's court fines, must be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the violation occurs.   (6) (a) As used in this section, "business entity" means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity recognized under state law.   (b) The term does not include an individual.   History: En. Sec. 96, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 349, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 273, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4519(2) thru (4); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 709, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 557, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1813, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 408, L. 2021.
MT Code § 50-2-125 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-125. through 50-2-129 reserved

  50-2-125 through 50-2-129 reserved.
MT Code § 50-2-130 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|Part 1. General Provisions|50-2-130. Local regulations no more stringent than state regulations or guidelines

  50-2-130. Local regulations no more stringent than state regulations or guidelines. (1) After April 14, 1995, except as provided in subsections (2) through (4) or unless required by state law, the local board may not propose for adoption by the local governing body a rule under 50-2-116(1)(j), (2)(c)(iii), or (2)(c)(iv) that is more stringent than the comparable state regulations or guidelines that address the same circumstances. The local board may incorporate by reference comparable state regulations or guidelines.  (2) The local board may propose for adoption by the local governing body a rule to implement 50-2-116(1)(j), (2)(c)(iii), or (2)(c)(iv) that is more stringent than comparable state regulations or guidelines only if the local board makes a written finding, after a public hearing and public comment and based on evidence in the record, that:   (a) the proposed local standard or requirement protects public health or the environment; and   (b) the local board standard or requirement to be imposed can mitigate harm to the public health or environment and is achievable under current technology.   (3) The written finding must reference information and peer-reviewed scientific studies contained in the record that forms the basis for the local board's conclusion. The written finding must also include information from the hearing record regarding the costs to the regulated community that are directly attributable to the proposed local standard or requirement.   (4) (a) A person affected by a rule of the local board adopted after January 1, 1990, and before April 14, 1995, that that person believes to be more stringent than comparable state regulations or guidelines may petition the local board to review the rule. If the local board determines that the rule is more stringent than comparable state regulations or guidelines, the local board shall comply with this section by either revising the rule to conform to the state regulations or guidelines or making the written finding, as provided under subsection (2), within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 12 months after receiving the petition. A petition under this section does not relieve the petitioner of the duty to comply with the challenged rule. The local board may charge a petition filing fee in an amount not to exceed $250.   (b) A person may also petition the local board for a rule review under subsection (4)(a) if the local board adopts a rule after January 1, 1990, in an area in which no state regulations or guidelines existed and the state government subsequently establishes comparable regulations or guidelines that are less stringent than the previously adopted local board rule.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 471, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 391, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 386, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 150, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 204, L. 2021.
MT Code § 50-3-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-101. Definitions

  50-3-101. Definitions. In this chapter, "department" means the department of justice and "fire prevention and investigation section" means the state fire prevention and investigation section of the department of justice provided for in 2-15-2005.   History: En. 50-3-101 by Code Commissioner, 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 706, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 449, L. 2007.
MT Code § 50-3-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-104. Repealed

  50-3-104. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 706, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 148, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 2741, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2741, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1207.
MT Code § 50-3-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-105. Repealed

  50-3-105. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 706, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 148, L. 1911; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 229, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 453, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1208(1).
MT Code § 50-3-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-106. Appointment of special fire inspectors

  50-3-106. Appointment of special fire inspectors. Special fire inspectors may be appointed to perform any inspection of the fire prevention and investigation section.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 148, L. 1911; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 229, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 453, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1208(2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 121, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 706, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 449, L. 2007.
MT Code § 50-3-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-107. Repealed

  50-3-107. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 706, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 148, L. 1911; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2742, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 229, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 453, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1208(3).
MT Code § 50-3-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-108. Repealed

  50-3-108. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 706, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 148, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 2760, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2760, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 177, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1230.
MT Code § 50-3-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 3. State Fire Prevention and Investigation Program|Part 1. General Provisions|50-3-109. Tax on fire insurance premiums

  50-3-109. Tax on fire insurance premiums. (1) Each insurer authorized to effect insurance on risks enumerated in subsection (2) that is doing business in this state shall pay to the state auditor during the month of February or March in each year, in addition to the taxes on premiums required by law to be paid by it, taxes on the fire portion of the direct premiums on the enumerated risks received during the previous calendar year after deducting cancellations and return premiums. A tax of 2 1/2% must be deposited in the general fund as provided in 33-2-708.   (2) The risks referred to in subsection (1) are:   (a) insurance of houses, buildings, and all other kinds of property against loss or damage by fire or other casualty;   (b) all kinds of insurance on goods, merchandise, or other property in the course of transportation, whether by land, water, or air;   (c) insurance against loss or damage to motor vehicles resulting from accident, collision, or marine and inland navigation and transportation perils;   (d) insurance of growing crops against loss or damage resulting from hail or the elements;   (e) insurance against loss or damage by water to any goods or premises arising from the breakage or leakage of sprinklers, pumps, or other apparatus;   (f) insurance against loss or legal liability for loss because of damage to property caused by the use of teams or vehicles, whether by accident or collision or by explosion of any engine, tank, boiler, pipe, or tire of any vehicle; and   (g) insurance against theft of the whole or any part of a vehicle.   History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 148, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 2761, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2761, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 83, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 312, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1231; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 703, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 532, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 79, Ch. 51, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 380, L. 2003.
MT Code § 50-4-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 50. Health and Safety|Chapter 4. Health Care Policy|Part 1. General Provisions|50-4-101. Repealed

  50-4-101. Repealed. Sec. 20, Ch. 378, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 606, L. 1993.