Montana § 77-3-301 - Coal Leases Authorized
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-301 — Coal Leases Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-3-301. Coal Leases Authorized
Coal leases authorized. In response to an application or on its own initiative, the board may lease in a manner that it considers in the best interests of the state any state lands to which the title is vested in the state and in which the coal or coal rights are not reserved by the United States for exploring for, mining, removing, selling, and disposing of the coal, upon the terms and conditions provided in this section and subject to the rules that the board prescribes.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-3-301
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-301 cover?
Section 77-3-301 ("Coal Leases 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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