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MT Code § 69-3-1616 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1616. Electric utilities -- duties -- nonbypassable charges

  69-3-1616. Electric utilities -- duties -- nonbypassable charges. (1) The electric bills of an electric utility that obtains a financing order and causes Montana energy impact assistance bonds to be issued must:   (a) explicitly reflect that a portion of the charges on the bill represents Montana energy impact assistance charges approved in a financing order and, if Montana energy impact assistance property has been transferred to an assignee, must include a statement that the assignee is the owner of the rights to Montana energy impact assistance charges and that the electric utility or other entity, if applicable, is acting as a collection agent or servicer for the assignee;   (b) include the Montana energy impact assistance charge on each customer's bill as a separate line item titled "energy impact assistance charge" and may include both the rate and the amount of the charge on each bill; and   (c) explain to customers in an annual filing with the commission the rate impact that financing of the retirement or replacement of electric infrastructure or facilities has on customer rates.   (2) Montana energy impact assistance charges are nonbypassable and payment must be made by all existing and future customers receiving service from the electric utility or its successors or assignees under commission-approved rate schedules or under special contracts.   (3) The failure of an electric utility to comply with this section does not invalidate, impair, or affect any financing order, Montana energy impact assistance property, Montana energy impact assistance charge, or Montana energy impact assistance bonds, but does subject the electric utility to penalties under applicable commission rules.   (4) An electric utility that obtains a financing order and causes Montana energy impact assistance bonds to be issued must demonstrate in an annual filing with the commission that Montana energy impact assistance revenues are applied solely to the repayment of Montana energy impact assistance bonds and other financing costs.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-1618 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1618. Montana energy impact assistance bonds -- legal investments -- not public debt -- pledge of the state

  69-3-1618. Montana energy impact assistance bonds -- legal investments -- not public debt -- pledge of the state. (1) Banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any money within their control in Montana energy impact assistance bonds.   (2) Montana energy impact assistance bonds issued as authorized by a financing order are not debt of or a pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of the state, any agency of the state, or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state. Holders of Montana energy impact assistance bonds may not have taxes levied by the state or by any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state for the payment of the principal or interest on Montana energy impact assistance bonds. The issuance of Montana energy impact assistance bonds does not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state or a political subdivision of the state to levy any tax or make any appropriation for payment of principal or interest on the Montana energy impact assistance bonds.   (3) The Montana energy impact assistance bonds issued under this part are exempt from the provisions of Title 30, chapter 10, but copies of all prospectus and disclosure documents must be deposited for public inspection with the state securities commissioner.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-1619 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1619. Assignee or financing party not subject to commission regulation

  69-3-1619. Assignee or financing party not subject to commission regulation. An assignee or financing party that is not already regulated by the commission does not become subject to commission regulation solely as a result of engaging in any transaction authorized by or described in this part.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-1620 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1620. Effect of other laws

  69-3-1620. Effect of other laws. (1) If any provision of this part conflicts with any other law regarding the attachment, assignment, perfection, effect of perfection, or priority of any security interest in or transfer of Montana energy impact assistance property, the provisions of this part govern.   (2) Nothing in subsection (1) precludes a utility for which the commission has initially issued a financing order from applying to the commission for:   (a) a subsequent financing order amending the financing order as authorized by 69-3-1607(4); or   (b) approval of the issuance of Montana energy impact assistance bonds to refund all or a portion of an outstanding series of Montana energy impact assistance bonds.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-1622 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1622. Sales of Montana energy impact assistance property

  69-3-1622. Sales of Montana energy impact assistance property. (1) (a) A sale, assignment, or transfer of Montana energy impact assistance property is an absolute transfer and true sale of, and not a pledge of or secured transaction relating to, the seller's right, title, and interest in, to, and under the Montana energy impact assistance property if the documents governing the transaction expressly state that the transaction is a sale or other absolute transfer. A transfer of an interest in Montana energy impact assistance property may be created when:   (i) the financing order creating and describing the Montana energy impact assistance property is effective;   (ii) the documents evidencing the transfer of the Montana energy impact assistance property are executed and delivered to the assignee; and   (iii) value is received.   (b) A transfer of an interest in Montana energy impact assistance property must be filed with the secretary of state and perfected under Title 30, chapter 9A, part 3, against all third persons, including any judicial lien or other lien creditors or any claims of the seller or creditors of the seller, other than creditors holding a prior security interest, ownership interest, or assignment in the Montana energy impact assistance property previously perfected in accordance with 69-3-1621 or this subsection (1).   (2) The characterization of a sale, assignment, or transfer as an absolute transfer and true sale, and the corresponding characterization of the property interest of the assignee is not affected or impaired by:   (a) commingling of Montana energy impact assistance revenue with other money;   (b) the retention by the seller of:   (i) a partial or residual interest, including an equity interest, in the Montana energy impact assistance property, whether direct or indirect, or whether subordinate or otherwise; or   (ii) the right to recover costs associated with taxes, franchise fees, or license fees imposed on the collection of Montana energy impact assistance revenue;   (c) any recourse that the purchaser may have against the seller;   (d) any indemnification rights, obligations, or repurchase rights made or provided by the seller;   (e) an obligation of the seller to collect Montana energy impact assistance revenues on behalf of an assignee;   (f) the treatment of the sale, assignment, or transfer for tax, financial reporting, or other purposes;   (g) any subsequent financing order amending a financing order as authorized by 69-3-1607; or   (h) any application of an adjustment mechanism as authorized by 69-3-1606(2)(a)(vi).   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-1623 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 16. Montana Energy Impact Assistance Act|69-3-1623. Use of amounts received by electric utility as consideration for its transfer of Montana energy impact assistance property

  69-3-1623. Use of amounts received by electric utility as consideration for its transfer of Montana energy impact assistance property. (1) Subject to commission approval as required by subsection (2), an electric utility shall expend or invest amounts the electric utility receives as consideration for its transfer of Montana energy impact assistance property to reduce its Montana energy impact costs and may invest or expand the remaining funds as follows:   (a) to build and own generation infrastructure and facilities that are least-cost generation resources, taking into consideration regulatory risk, current and future fuel cost and risk, and fuel delivery infrastructure costs, the addition of which is not inconsistent with the electric utility's resource procurement or integrated least-cost resource plan;   (b) to build, own, or purchase electricity storage capacity to the extent that the investment is either required by law or rule, is the least-cost, or is needed to increase the amount of least-cost generation resources that the electric utility is able to add to its generation portfolio;   (c) to invest in network modernization to the extent that the modernization is necessary to increase the amount of least-cost generation resources able to be added to the electric utility's system; and   (d) to replace any damaged or destroyed electric infrastructure or facilities involved in the transmission or delivery of electricity to Montana customers.   (2) In considering any application for approval of the use of Montana energy impact assistance bond proceeds, the commission shall:   (a) use its regular process for consideration of applications; and   (b) fully consider new energy technologies and future environmental regulations.   History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 442, L. 2019.
MT Code § 69-3-2001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2001. Repealed

  69-3-2001. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1001, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2001 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007.
MT Code § 69-3-2002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2002. Repealed

  69-3-2002. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1002, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2002 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007.
MT Code § 69-3-2003 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2003. Repealed

  69-3-2003. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1003, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2003 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 118, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 232, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 56, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 259, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 328, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 361, L. 2013.
MT Code § 69-3-2004 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2004. Repealed

  69-3-2004. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1004, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2004 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 246, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 491, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 31, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 19, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 73, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 197, L. 2013.
MT Code § 69-3-2005 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2005. Repealed

  69-3-2005. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1005, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2005 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 246, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 232, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 277, L. 2009.
MT Code § 69-3-2006 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2006. Repealed

  69-3-2006. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1006, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2006 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 361, L. 2013.
MT Code § 69-3-2007 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2007. Repealed

  69-3-2007. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1007, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2007 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 246, L. 2007.
MT Code § 69-3-2008 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2008. Repealed

  69-3-2008. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 542, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 457, L. 2005; Sec. 69-8-1008, MCA 2005; redes. 69-3-2008 by Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 2007.
MT Code § 69-3-2009 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2009. Repealed

  69-3-2009. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 2017.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 2013.
MT Code § 69-3-2010 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities|Part 20. Renewable Power Production andRural Economic Development(Repealed)|69-3-2010. Repealed

  69-3-2010. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 2017.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 115, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 25, L. 2013.
MT Code § 69-4-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 1. General Provisions|69-4-101. Use of public right-of-way for utility lines and facilities

  69-4-101. Use of public right-of-way for utility lines and facilities. A telegraph, telephone, electric light, or electric power line corporation or public body or any other person owning or operating such is hereby authorized to install its respective plants and appliances necessary for service and to supply and distribute electricity for lighting, heating, power, and other purposes and to that end, to construct such telegraph, telephone, electric light, or electric power lines, from point to point, along and upon any of the public roads, streets, and highways in the state, by the erection of necessary fixtures, including posts, piers, and abutments necessary for the wires. The same shall be so constructed as not to incommode or endanger the public in the use of said roads, streets, or highways, and nothing herein shall be so construed as to restrict the powers of city or town councils.   History: En. Sec. 1000, Civ. C. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1905; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 192, L. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4400, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 6645, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 6645, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 59, L. 1945; R.C.M. 1947, 70-301.
MT Code § 69-4-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 1. General Provisions|69-4-102. Underground power lines in new service areas

  69-4-102. Underground power lines in new service areas. (1) As used in this section:   (a) "new service area" means any subdivision or group of newly constructed or newly installed dwellings (including mobile homes) or commercial buildings which, when occupied, will generate at least five contracts for the supply of electricity; and   (b) "lines used for the distribution of electricity" means all the distribution lines in the new service area through which electricity passes before it is utilized by the consumer and the consumer's dwelling or place of business.   (2) A firm, agency, or person exercising the rights conferred by 69-4-101 shall install underground all lines used for the distribution of electricity in a new service area when technically and economically feasible.   (3) The commission may make rules to implement this section.   History: En. 70-304 by Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 70-304.
MT Code § 69-4-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 1. General Provisions|69-4-103. Authorization to remove vegetation or other materials from utility right-of-way -- notice -- prohibition

  69-4-103. Authorization to remove vegetation or other materials from utility right-of-way -- notice -- prohibition. (1) A utility, as defined in 69-5-102, may remove or alter any vegetation or other material within a utility right-of-way or easement if the utility:   (a) determines that the removal or alteration is reasonably necessary for the safe repair, use, operation, or maintenance of the utility's electricity or gas transmission or distribution facilities; and   (b) complies with the notice provisions of subsection (2).   (2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b), a utility shall provide an affected property owner with written notice at least 15 days prior to the removal or alteration of vegetation or other materials when the action is part of a preventative maintenance program for the utility's easements and rights-of-way. The written notice must include contact information for the utility where the affected property owner can receive information regarding the utility's right to remove or alter any vegetation or material within a utility right-of-way or easement.   (b) A utility is not required to give notice to an affected property owner when the removal or alteration of the vegetation or other materials is undertaken to alleviate an imminent threat to the safe and reliable operation of the utility's electricity or gas transmission or distribution facilities.   (3) An affected property owner may not deny access to or interfere with the activities of a utility within a utility's right-of-way or easement to remove vegetation as provided in this section.   (4) Nothing in this section may be construed to expand a utility's right-of-way or easement.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 74, L. 2009.
MT Code § 69-4-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-201. Application of national electrical safety code

  69-4-201. Application of national electrical safety code. (1) The national electrical safety code standards govern all construction involving wires for power, heat, light, telephone, telegraph, or signal transmission or reception. Except as provided in 69-4-203, electrical construction of overhead and underground electrical supply and communication lines in the state must be in conformity with the rules set forth in the national electrical safety code approved by the American national standards institute as published by the institute of electrical and electronic engineers. The national electrical safety code provides construction standards and must be enforced by the commission. Proof of compliance with the requirements of an applicable national electrical safety code standard establishes due care in the defense of a negligence claim alleging a violation of that standard.   (2) The commission shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this part. The commission shall adopt by rule standards for electrical safety. The standards must be based on standards published in the most recent edition of the national electrical safety code.   History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 171, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 2701, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2701, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 137, L. 1941; R.C.M. 1947, 24-125; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 516, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 471, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 212, L. 1993.
MT Code § 69-4-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-202. Repealed

  69-4-202. Repealed. Sec. 6, Ch. 516, L. 1979.   History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 139, L. 1951; Sec. 24-142, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 194, L. 1939; Sec. 24-143, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 194, L. 1939; Sec. 24-144, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 24-142, 24-143, 24-144; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 43, L. 1979.
MT Code § 69-4-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-203. Scope of law

  69-4-203. Scope of law. Section 69-4-201 does not apply to:   (1) interstate railroad electrification construction except where the wires of the railroad cross or are crossed by wires belonging to others; or   (2) any electrical construction of any person using the construction for power wires if:   (a) the construction and wires and the power plant furnishing electricity to the wires are wholly owned by this person and the electricity conducted is produced and used solely by this person on the person's own premises and not sold or delivered to any other person off the person's premises;   (b) the wires or construction are not over or across any highway or public place or the property of others; and   (c) these wires have a potential of less than 450 volts between any phases.   History: En. Secs. 16, 18, Ch. 137, L. 1941; R.C.M. 1947, 24-140(part), 24-141; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 516, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1993, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 69-4-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-204. Regulation by local government

  69-4-204. Regulation by local government. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of cities and towns in the state in conflict with the national electrical safety code are repealed. No ordinance in conflict with any provisions of the national electrical safety code may be enacted in any city or town in the state, and any such ordinance is void.   History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 171, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 2711, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2711, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 24-135; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 43, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 516, L. 1979.
MT Code § 69-4-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-205. Violations

  69-4-205. Violations. Every corporation or joint-stock company or individual which violates 69-4-201 is guilty of a misdemeanor.   History: En. Sec. 33, Ch. 171, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 2709, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2709, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 24-133; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 516, L. 1979.
MT Code § 69-4-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities|Part 2. Construction Standards for Utility Lines and Facilities|69-4-206. through 69-4-210 reserved

  69-4-206 through 69-4-210 reserved.