Montana § 77-2-321 - Sales To Be At Public Auction

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-321 — Sales To Be At Public Auction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 77-2-321. Sales To Be At Public Auction

Sales to be at public auction. All sales of state lands shall be only at public auction held at the county courthouse of the county in which the lands are located. In case no suitable room can be found in such courthouse at the time for holding the sale, then the sale may be transferred to a more convenient place within a reasonable distance of such courthouse by public announcement made at the courthouse at the time fixed for beginning the sale.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-2-321

What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-321 cover?

Section 77-2-321 ("Sales To Be At Public Auction") 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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Is this the official text of Montana law?

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