Montana § 77-3-113 - Quantity Of Lands Covered By Lease
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-113 — Quantity Of Lands Covered By Lease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-3-113. Quantity Of Lands Covered By Lease
Quantity of lands covered by lease. A mining lease shall cover the quantity of ground the board determines to be reasonable and consistent with the character of the ground, the type of deposit or deposits for which the lands are to be mined, and the character and size of the operation contemplated, necessary, or reasonable in good mining practice for the profitable recovery of the metalliferous minerals or gems therefrom.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-3-113
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-113 cover?
Section 77-3-113 ("Quantity Of Lands Covered By Lease") 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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