Montana § 82-2-202 - Road Or Ditch Right-Of-Way
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 82-2-202 — Road Or Ditch Right-Of-Way, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-2-202. Road Or Ditch Right-Of-Way
Road or ditch right-of-way. Whenever a mine or mining claim is so situated that it cannot be conveniently worked without a road thereto or a ditch to convey water thereto or a ditch or a cut to convey the water therefrom or without a flume to carry water and tailings therefrom or without a shaft or tunnel thereto, which road, ditch, cut, flume, or tunnel must necessarily pass over, under, through, or across any lands or mining claims owned or occupied by another, such owner is entitled to a right-of-way for said road, ditch, cut, flume, shaft, or tunnel over, under, through, and across the lands or mining claims belonging to another, upon compliance with the provisions of this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 82-2-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 82-2-202 cover?
Section 82-2-202 ("Road Or Ditch Right-Of-Way") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 82-2-202?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 82-2-202 apply to my situation?
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