Sanitarian reports rabies risk, RV work-camp licensing and mounting enforcement workload

Jul 20, 2026

The sanitarian reported bat rabies risk discussed at a regional roadshow, said the hospital was licensed as a four-spot temporary work camp, and outlined increased enforcement workload related to septic hookups, illegal RV hookups, hoarding and building-permit gaps.

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The county sanitarian (Speaker 6) provided a report describing recent trainings and on‑the‑ground enforcement challenges. The sanitarian said a rabies-focused training in Bozeman emphasized that bats are a key rabies risk in Montana and recommended treating possible exposures proactively. The sanitarian also said the hospital recently obtained licensing to operate a temporary RV work camp with four spots (no water or sewer) to accommodate temporary staff or family members.

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