Title 50, Title 50

(1) It is the policy of the state of Montana that the health of the public be protected and promoted to the extent practicable through the public health system while respecting individual rights to dignity, privacy, and nondiscrimination. (2) The purpose of Montana's public healt…

(1) In general, the department and local public health agencies shall seek to establish working relationships with federal, tribal, and other state or local public health agencies and with other public sector partners engaged in the provision of public health services and functio…

There is an asbestos disease account in the state special revenue fund to be used by the department for grants to the Lincoln County health board to be used for the following purposes: (1) providing case management services for asbestos patients; (2) maintaining and overseeing a …

As used in 50-1-116 through 50-1-118, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Family planning services" means a range of appropriate methods to prevent, delay, space, or otherwise time pregnancy, including natural family planning meth…

Subject to any applicable requirements of federal statutes, rules, regulations, or guidelines: (1) any expenditures or grants of public funds for family planning services by the state by and through the department of public health and human services must be made in the following …

Any appropriation of public funds made by the department of public health and human services in derogation of the provisions of 50-1-117 is void as of June 30, 2021, and the funds allocated pursuant to these appropriations must be reallocated to eligible entities.

(1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102 to be known as the behavioral health system for future generations fund. (2) There must be deposited in the account money received from legislative general fund transfers. (3) Eligible uses of the f…

(1) In order to carry out the purposes of the public health system to protect and promote the public health, the department, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, shall: (a) make inspections for conditions of public health importance and issue written orders f…

(1) The department may make public health inspections of schoolhouses, churches, theaters, jails, and other buildings or facilities where persons assemble. If public health deficiencies are found in the facility, the department may direct that conditions be corrected within a rea…

The department may adopt and enforce quarantine or isolation measures to prevent the spread of communicable disease. A person who does not comply with quarantine measures shall, on conviction, be fined not less than $10 or more than $100. Receipts from fines, except justice's cou…

(1) The department shall adopt regulations prescribing the requirements for school sites, water supply, sewage and waste disposal, and any other matters pertinent to the health and physical well-being of the pupils, teachers, and others who frequent schools. (2) The department sh…

The department of public health and human services shall develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet regarding the use of nonopioid alternatives for the treatment of acute nonoperative, acute perioperative, subacute, or chronic pain. The pamphlet must, at a minimum…

(1) To authorize a laboratory to submit analyses and reports to the department of environmental quality under Title 75, chapter 6, part 1, the department shall issue a license to any laboratory that intends to conduct analysis of public water supply systems and that files a licen…

The department may accept funds for public health from an agency of the federal government or from any other agency or person and allocate funds to local boards.

(1) There is a county board of health in each county consisting of: (a) the county commissioners and two members who are appointed by the county commissioners and serve at their pleasure; or (b) a minimum of five persons who are appointed by the county commissioners and serve at …

(1) There is a city board of health in each first- and second-class city consisting of five persons who are appointed by the governing body of the city and serve at its pleasure. (2) Terms of appointed members shall be staggered and shall be for 3 years each. (3) The governing bo…

(1) By mutual agreement between the county commissioners and the governing body of the city or cities, the county and a city or cities may form a city-county board of health. (2) A city-county board of health consists of: (a) one person appointed by the county commissioners who s…

(1) By mutual agreement, two or more adjacent counties may unite to create a district board of health. First- and second-class cities located in those counties may elect to be included in the district. (2) A district board of health consists of: (a) one person appointed by the co…

(1) Local boards are financed by general fund appropriations, special levy appropriations, state and federal funds available, and contributions from school boards and other official and nonofficial agencies. (2) There is within the state special revenue fund a local board inspect…

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.

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.

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 approp…

(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 locate…

School boards and other official and nonofficial agencies may contribute funds to a local board.

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.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5), in order to carry out the purposes of the public health system, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, each local board of health shall: (a) recommend to the governing body the appointment of a local health officer who …

(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 a…

(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…

(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 th…

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.

(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 ord…

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.

(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…

(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 i…

(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…

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.

(1) For the purpose of reducing the state's fire loss, the department shall: (a) inspect each unit of the Montana university system and other state buildings, including state institutions, as often as duties allow, but no more frequently than once each year unless requested by th…

(1) Rules promulgated by the department by authority of 50-3-102 must be reasonable and calculated to effect the purposes of this chapter. The rules must include but are not limited to requirements for: (a) design, construction, installation, operation, storage, handling, mainten…

Special fire inspectors may be appointed to perform any inspection of the fire prevention and investigation section.

(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, tax…

This part may be cited as the "Youth Health Protection Act".

The purpose of this part is to enhance the protection of minors and their families, pursuant to Article II, section 15, of the Montana constitution, from any form of pressure to receive harmful, experimental puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones and to undergo irreversible, lif…

As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Female" means a member of the human species who, under normal development, has XX chromosomes and produces or would produce relatively large, relatively immobile gametes, o…

(1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(c), a person may not knowingly provide the following medical treatments to a female minor to address the minor's perception that her gender or sex is not female: (i) surgical procedures, including a vaginectomy, hysterectomy, oophorect…

A professional liability insurance policy issued to a health care professional or physician may not include coverage for damages assessed against the health care professional or physician who provides any medical treatment prohibited in 50-4-1004(1)(a) or (1)(b).

(1) It is the policy of the state of Montana to continue to investigate and develop strategies that result in all residents having access to quality health services at costs that are affordable. (2) It is further the policy of the state of Montana that: (a) Montana's health care …