Montana § 17-3-303 - Basis For Amount Of Payment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 17-3-303 — Basis For Amount Of Payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-3-303. Basis For Amount Of Payment
Basis for amount of payment. The amount of any payment of sums in lieu of taxes may be based on the estimated cost to the state of performing services for the benefit of the projects during the period of agreement, after taking into consideration the benefits to be derived by the state from such projects, but shall not be in excess of the taxes which would result to the state for the period if the real property of the projects within the state were taxable.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 17-3-303
What does Montana Code Annotated § 17-3-303 cover?
Section 17-3-303 ("Basis For Amount Of Payment") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 17-3-303?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 17-3-303" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 17-3-303 apply to my situation?
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