Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.106

37.111.106 LICENSURE, RENEWAL, AND INSPECTION

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.106
(1) The local regulatory authority must make a pre-licensing inspection to determine compliance with the requirements of this subchapter before a license is issued by the department or validated by the local health officer.
(2) The local regulatory authority must inspect each licensed establishment within the jurisdiction of the local board of health to determine compliance with this subchapter at least once each calendar year, unless that schedule is modified by signed agreement with the department.
(3) The local regulatory authority, after proper identification, must be provided access to the establishment at all reasonable hours for the purpose of conducting inspections and investigations as required under this subchapter.
(4) Inspection findings must be written to reference any rule violated, state the correction to be made, and specify a reasonable period of time for the correction.
(5) The written inspection report must be made on a form authorized by the department.
(6) Inspection findings must be given to the person in charge of the establishment at the conclusion of the inspection.
(7) A copy of the completed inspection form must be given to the establishment owner or designee within three business days.
(8) The local regulatory authority must retain all documentation of enforcement of this subchapter including inspection reports, consumer complaints, illness investigations, plans of correction, and enforcement actions for at least five years.
(9) The completed inspection report is a public document that must be made available for public review upon request, distribution to any person upon payment of copying costs, or provided to the department upon request.
(10) Obtaining a license under this subchapter does not relieve the applicant from satisfying other applicable plan review, licensing, and inspection requirements. Other requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) building code permit and inspection;
(b) fire and life safety inspection;
(c) retail food licensing;
(d) public swimming pool, spa, and other water feature licensing; and
(e) business licensing.
(11) Notification of noncompliance from the building or fire authority may prevent a license from being issued by the department or validated by the local health officer.
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Plain English

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.106 establishes the inspection and licensure framework for regulated establishments in Montana. Before a license is issued, the local regulatory authority must conduct a pre-licensing inspection, and thereafter must inspect each licensed establishment at least once per calendar year. Inspection findings must be documented in writing on a department-approved form, shared with the person in charge at the conclusion of the inspection, and provided to the owner or designee within three business days; completed reports are public records available upon request.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 26, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.106, operators of licensed establishments are expected to provide inspectors with access at all reasonable hours after proper identification is presented. Compliant operators ensure that written inspection findings are reviewed, that any cited corrections are addressed within the specified timeframe, and that they retain copies of inspection reports and related enforcement documentation. Operators should also be aware that holding a license under this subchapter does not satisfy other applicable requirements such as building code permits, fire safety inspections, or retail food licensing.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.106 provides that completed inspection reports are public documents, meaning members of the public may request copies upon payment of copying costs. If a regulated establishment appears to be operating out of compliance, individuals can contact the local regulatory authority or local board of health to inquire about inspection history or file a consumer complaint, which the authority is required to retain for at least five years. Tenant-rights organizations or local health departments can help explain what inspection records are available and how to interpret findings.

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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Mont. Code Ann. § 50-51-103
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