Montana § 77-3-103 - Prospecting Permits Authorized
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-103 — Prospecting Permits Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-3-103. Prospecting Permits Authorized
Prospecting permits authorized. Prospecting permits without lease may be issued by the board upon the payment of the issuance fee under 77-1-302 . The permittee shall also pay an annual fee established by the department and approved by the board at the end of each year during the life of the permit. A permit shall provide for due diligence in the work of prospecting during the life of the permit.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-103 cover?
Section 77-3-103 ("Prospecting Permits Authorized") 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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