Montana § 77-1-903 - Authority Of Board To Determine Development
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-903 — Authority Of Board To Determine Development, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-1-903. Authority Of Board To Determine Development
Authority of board to determine development. The board shall determine how the development of state trust land for commercial purposes is to proceed before any state trust land is offered for lease. In making this determination, the board may consider the following factors: (1) the purpose of any development or development plan; (2) the allocation and location of specific uses of the land, including residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, or other appropriate uses; (3) the densities and intensities of designated land uses; (4) the timing and rate of development; and (5) the timely delivery of adequate facilities and services, including water, wastewater collection and treatment systems, parks and public recreational facilities, drainage facilities, school sites, roads, and transportation facilities.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-903 cover?
Section 77-1-903 ("Authority Of Board To Determine Development") 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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