Montana § 76-3-402 - Survey And Platting Requirements For Subdivided Lands
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§ 76-3-402. Survey And Platting Requirements For Subdivided Lands
Survey and platting requirements for subdivided lands. (1) Every subdivision of land after June 30, 1973, must be surveyed and platted in conformance with this chapter, including the requirements of 76-3-406 , by or under the supervision of a registered land surveyor. (2) Subdivision plats must be prepared and filed in accordance with this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. (3) All division of sections into aliquot parts and retracement of lines must conform to United States bureau of land management instructions, and all public land survey corners must be filed in accordance with Corner Recordation Act of Montana (Title 70, chapter 22, part 1). Engineering plans, specifications, and reports required in connection with public improvements and other elements of the subdivision required by the governing body must be prepared and filed by a registered engineer or a registered land surveyor, as their respective licensing laws allow, in accordance with this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-3-402 cover?
Section 76-3-402 ("Survey And Platting Requirements For Subdivided Lands") 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.
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