Billings Associated Plumbing v. Emerson

This appeal stems from an action filed in Yellowstone County by respondents, pursuant to the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act, section 93-8901, et seq., R.C.M.1947, questioning the constitutionality of section 66-2427, R.C.M.1947, as applied to them. Respondents are master plumbers, licensed by appellant, Board of Plumbers, and engaged in contracting for plumbing services within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Billings, Montana. Section 66-2427 requires a permit, accompanied by a fee, for the installation, removal, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems in a building…