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Jurisdiction	Title	Type	Body (TODO:hide)
Montana	Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane Tax	Laws and Regulations	X Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane Tax Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Montana Retail sales for CNG and propane used to operate vehicles are subject to a modified tax based on energy content. CNG is taxed per 120 cubic feet, measured at 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute base pressure. Propane is taxed per gallon. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 15-70-711)
Montana	Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane Dealer License	Laws and Regulations	X Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane Dealer License Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Montana A person may not act as a CNG or propane dealer unless the person holds a valid CNG or propane dealer's license issued by the Montana Department of Transportation. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 15-70-702)
Montana	Heavy-Duty Vehicle Replacement Grants	State Incentives	X Heavy-Duty Vehicle Replacement Grants Type: State Incentives \| Jurisdiction: Montana The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers grants for the replacement of qualified medium- and heavy-duty diesel transit buses with new all-electric, diesel hybrid, compressed natural gas, or propane shuttle or transit buses. Funding is also available for the replacement of school buses and airport ground support vehicles with all-electric vehicles. The program is funded by Montana’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and the application, see the DEQ Volkswagen Settlement website.
Montana	Energy Performance Contract Authorization	Laws and Regulations	X Energy Performance Contract Authorization Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Montana Government entities in Montana are authorized to enter into energy performance contracts to pay for energy efficiency improvements with energy savings, including savings from the use of energy-efficient vehicles. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 90-4-1101)
Montana	Carbon Penalty Prohibition	Laws and Regulations	X Carbon Penalty Prohibition Type: Laws and Regulations \| Jurisdiction: Montana Local governments are prohibited from imposing penalties, fees, or taxes on carbon or carbon use, including but not limited to the carbon content of fuels or electricity in the transportation sector. (Reference Senate Bill 257, 2021)