Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.1233
37.111.1233 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
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In addition to the requirements of 50-52-301 , MCA, the following performance requirements apply to the local board of health: (1) for a local board of health to qualify for reimbursement under 50-52-302 , MCA, the local regulatory authority shall: (a) use inspection forms approved by the department; (b) update the department's inspection database quarterly; (c) inspect each establishment within its jurisdiction at least once per license year, or as otherwise agreed upon in a cooperative agreement; (d) provide copies of program documentation, including inspection reports, plans of correction, and enforcement actions when requested by the department; and (e) keep all documentation related to an establishment for five years from the date of its creation, unless required to be kept longer by another part of this rule. Plan reviews must be retained for five years after establishment closure.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1233 sets out the operational standards that local boards of health in Montana must meet in order to qualify for state reimbursement under the relevant statute. These requirements include using state-approved inspection forms, keeping the state's inspection database current on a quarterly basis, conducting at least one inspection of every regulated establishment per license year, and retaining program documentation for a minimum of five years. The rule also requires local authorities to share inspection reports, correction plans, and enforcement records with the state department upon request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1233, the local regulatory authority overseeing a rental or food-service establishment is expected to conduct at least one inspection per license year and to document findings on department-approved forms. Operators subject to local health inspections can generally expect that the local board of health is required to maintain records of those inspections, plans of correction, and any enforcement actions for at least five years. Understanding that these records are shared with the state department upon request can help property or establishment owners anticipate how compliance history is tracked and retained.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1233 establishes accountability standards for local boards of health, meaning tenants and occupants of regulated establishments have a framework through which inspection and enforcement records are preserved and accessible. Because local authorities must retain documentation for at least five years and provide it to the state department on request, individuals who believe an establishment has not been properly inspected or that violations have gone unaddressed may inquire about inspection records through the local board of health or the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how to access these records or raise concerns about local regulatory compliance under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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