Title 69, Title 69

(1) A utility may apply to the commission for a determination that certain transition costs may be recovered through the issuance of transition bonds. If transition bonds are issued, cost savings associated with and resulting from the bonds must benefit customers. After the issua…

The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to promote net metering because it: (1) encourages private investment in renewable energy resources; (2) stimulates Montana's economic growth; and (3) enhances the continued diversification of the energy resources used in Mo…

(Temporary) Utility net metering requirements. A utility shall: (1) allow net metering systems to be interconnected using a standard kilowatt-hour meter capable of registering the flow of electricity in two directions, unless the commission determines, after appropriate notice an…

(Temporary) Net energy measurement calculation. Consistent with the other provisions of this part, the net energy measurement must be calculated in the following manner: (1) The utility shall measure the net electricity produced or consumed during the billing period, in accordanc…

(1) A net metering system used by a customer-generator must include, at the customer-generator's own expense, all equipment necessary to meet applicable safety, power quality, and interconnection requirements established by the national electrical code, national electrical safety…

This part does not apply to corporations organized under Title 35, chapter 18.

(1) Before April 1, 2018, a public utility shall: (a) conduct a study of the costs and benefits of customer-generators as defined in 69-8-103; and (b) submit the study to the commission for the purpose of making determinations in accordance with a public utility's general rate ca…

(1) After a study is completed in accordance with 69-8-610 and subject to subsections (2) and (4) of this section, if the commission finds that customer-generators should be served under a separate classification of service as part of a public utility's general rate case, it shal…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if the commission approves new classifications of service for customer-generators in accordance with 69-8-611, the new classifications apply only to customer-generators interconnecting net metering systems on or after the date on which th…

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Electric vehicle charging station" means a commercial charging station including all required equipment for the provision of power and fueling of electric vehicles. (2) "Entity" means any party procuring power for the co…

(1) A public utility may provide electric service to an electric vehicle charging station under a rate approved by the commission. A public utility electing to provide such service shall apply to the commission for an approved rate before agreeing to provide the service to a cust…

(1) A public utility shall allow an electric vehicle charging station that meets the requirements in subsection (2) to be interconnected to its distribution system. (2) A public utility may sell power to an entity to service electric vehicle charging stations that: (a) procure po…

The commission may adopt rules to implement and enforce the provisions of this part.

Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter the following definitions apply: (1) "Between fixed termini" or "over a regular route" means the termini or route between or over which a motor carrier usually or ordinarily operates motor vehicles, even though there may be p…

(1) This chapter does not affect: (a) the operation of school buses that are used in conveying pupils or other students enrolled in classes to and from district or other schools or in transportation movements related to school activities that are sponsored or supervised by school…

Whether or not a motor vehicle is operated by a motor carrier between fixed termini or over a regular route or otherwise under this chapter is a question of fact to be determined by the commission.

An accommodative transportation movement by a person not in the transportation business is not a service for hire even though the persons owning the property transported or persons transported share in the cost or pay for the movement.

Any person or corporation maintaining a public motor vehicle stand or by sign, symbol, or device or vehicle or clothing or by advertisement holding forth transportation for compensation or soliciting the transportation of persons or property for compensation among the public or s…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as converting or attempting to convert a private carrier into a common carrier. It is hereby declared that this chapter is intended primarily as a regulation of the public highways of the state.

Any motor carrier subject to the provisions of this chapter, as amended, or whenever any such motor carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof; any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation; any person, corporation, or a…

(1) The commission has the power and authority and it is its duty to: (a) supervise and regulate every motor carrier in this state; (b) fix, alter, regulate, and determine specific, just, reasonable, equal, nondiscriminatory, and sufficient rates, fares, charges, and classificati…

To fully secure adequate motor transportation facilities for all users of such service and to secure the public advantages thereof, the commission shall encourage a system of common carrier motor transportation within the state for the convenience of the shipping public. The main…

The commission may employ field inspectors to investigate and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Field inspectors employed by the commission are peace officers for the purpose of making arrests in connection with violations of this chapter and issuing summonses, accepting ba…

Insofar as possible and applicable, the provisions of statutes prescribing the procedure before the commission in cases involving rates, facilities, service, or other affairs of railroads in this state, including forms of applications, complaints, answers, orders, and notices of …

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), rules related to schedules, service, tariffs, rates, facilities, accounts, and reports must recognize the differences between types of Class A, Class D, and Class E motor carriers, as defined in this chapter, and must be just, fair, and r…

(1) Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold under the provisions of this chapter may be undertaken or held by or before any member of the commission or by and before any agent or examiner of the commission designated for the p…

(1) To enable the provision of service for which there is an immediate and urgent need to a point or points or within a territory having no carrier service capable of meeting such need, the commission may, in its discretion upon affidavits or such other evidence as it may deem su…

The commission, after 10 days' notice and public hearing, shall have the power to compel all motor carrier bus lines under its jurisdiction to furnish, provide, and maintain such service, instrumentalities, equipment, facilities, and time schedules as shall promote the safety, he…

(1) Orders and final determinations of the commission in all proceedings pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be enforced in the manner provided for by the commission in accordance with Title 69, chapter 14, part 1. (2) If any motor carrier violates the provisions of t…

(1) The commission may conduct investigations and hear complaints to determine whether a motor carrier has violated any of the commission's rules or orders or any provision of this chapter. (2) Following an opportunity for hearing and upon a finding that a motor carrier has viola…

(1) Motor carriers are divided into three classes to be known as: (a) Class A motor carriers; (b) Class D motor carriers; and (c) Class E motor carriers. (2) Class A motor carriers include all motor carriers operating between fixed termini or over a regular route and under regula…

(1) (a) A Class A motor carrier may not transport persons for hire on any public highway in this state without obtaining, pursuant to this chapter, a certificate of compliance. (b) A Class A motor carrier may not transport property or persons and property for hire on any public h…

(1) Class D carriers shall conduct operations pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the commission authorizing the transportation of the commodities described in 69-12-301(3). Class D carriers, when applying for a new or additional certificate of…

(1) (a) Upon the filing of an application for a certificate by a Class A, Class D, or Class E motor carrier or upon the filing of a request for a transfer of authority, the commission shall provide notice of the application to any interested party. (b) If a protest or a request f…

(1) Whenever a hearing is scheduled, whether as a result of a protest or request or upon the commission's own motion, the commission shall serve a copy of the petition and notice of hearing upon an officer or owner of any motor carrier that in the opinion of the commission might …

(1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), within 180 days from the date of the completed filing of an application, the commission shall issue its finding, order, or decision on the application and the evidence presented in support of the application at the time of the hear…

(1) A written contract presented to the commission is sufficient proof that a motor carrier pursuant to 69-12-311(1)(a) or a Class E motor carrier meets the requirements for a certificate of compliance or that a motor carrier pursuant to 69-12-311(1)(b) or a Class D motor carrier…

Any right, privilege, or certificate held, owned, or obtained by any motor carrier may be sold, assigned, leased, transferred, and inherited as other property only by the authorization of the commission.

(1) An authorized carrier operating within the state may lease its certificate or any integral segment thereof to another carrier only by approval of the commission. The contract or lease under which the certificate is leased must be in writing and approved by the commission prio…

(1) If it appears that a certificate holder is violating or refusing to observe any of the commission's orders or rules or any provision of Title 69, as amended, the commission may issue an order to the certificate holder to show cause why the certificate should not be revoked. I…

(1) A Class E motor carrier may not transport persons on a public highway in this state without obtaining, pursuant to this chapter, a certificate of compliance. (2) A Class E motor carrier shall apply for a certificate of compliance in writing. The application must be verified b…

(1) (a) A Class E motor carrier may charge a fare for the services provided to passengers in accordance with this section. (b) If a fare is charged, the motor carrier shall: (i) disclose to passengers the fare calculation method on its website or within the software application s…

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, transportation network carrier services are exclusively governed by this chapter and rules promulgated by the commission consistent with this chapter. (2) A local government as defined in 2-2-102 may not impose a tax or fee on, requ…

A transportation network carrier driver or transportation network carrier on the driver's behalf shall maintain primary motor vehicle liability insurance on the driver's personal vehicle that meets the following requirements: (1) The insurance policy recognizes that the driver is…

A transportation network carrier shall disclose in writing to a transportation network carrier driver the following before the driver is allowed to accept a request for a prearranged ride on the transportation network carrier's digital network: (1) the insurance coverage, includi…

(1) Insurers that write motor vehicle liability insurance in Montana may exclude any and all coverage afforded under the owner's insurance policy for any loss or injury that occurs while a driver is logged on to a transportation network carrier's digital network or while a driver…