Revise liability, training for prescribed fires

This bill creates a certification program for prescribed fire managers in Montana and limits their liability when conducting controlled burns. It requires individuals who manage prescribed fires to complete training covering safety, weather, fire behavior, and other relevant topics, while allowing the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to set rules for certification, fees, and standards. The legislation provides legal protection for certified managers and compliant landowners from liability for wildfires, except in cases of negligence or when their actions directly caused the fire to spread. Additionally, the bill mandates written permits for all prescribed fires and expands permit requirements to include slash-burning and land-clearing fires during wildfire season, while exempting small recreational fires under specific conditions.