Montana § 82-4-238 - Successor Operator
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 82-4-238 — Successor Operator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-4-238. Successor Operator
Successor operator. When one operator succeeds another at an uncompleted operation, either by sale, assignment, lease, or otherwise, the department may release the first operator from all liability under this part as to that particular operation if both operators have been issued a permit and have otherwise complied with the requirements of this part, and the successor operator assumes, as part of the obligation under this part, all liability for the reclamation of the area of land affected by the former operator.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 82-4-238
What does Montana Code Annotated § 82-4-238 cover?
Section 82-4-238 ("Successor Operator") 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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