Montana Statutes
§ 7-1-117 — Energy Source Restrictions -- Prohibition
Montana·Title 7 LOCAL GOVERNMENT·Ch. 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS·Part 1 Nature of Self-GoverningLocal Governments and Local Government Prohibitions
7-1-117 . Energy source restrictions -- prohibition.
(1)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local government may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits or impedes, or has the effect of prohibiting or impeding, the connection or reconnection of an electric, natural gas, propane, or other energy or utility service provided by a public utility, municipal utility, cooperative utility, or other energy or fuel provider.
(2)For the purposes of this section, "local government" includes a county, a consolidated government, an incorporated city or town, or a special district.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 435, L. 2023.
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