Montana § 69-4-403 - Hearing And Order
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 69-4-403 — Hearing And Order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-4-403. Hearing And Order
Hearing and order. The district court shall, upon notice to the owner of the overhead utility line, hear evidence bearing upon the matters presented in the petition. If the evidence establishes a substantial improvement in agricultural productivity and the feasibility of the relocated route, the court shall grant or modify and grant, as modified, the petition and order the owner of the line to relocate the line.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 69-4-403 cover?
Section 69-4-403 ("Hearing And Order") 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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