Montana § 7-8-101 - Authorization To Transfer Property Between Certain Governmental Entities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-8-101 — Authorization To Transfer Property Between Certain Governmental Entities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-8-101. Authorization To Transfer Property Between Certain Governmental Entities
Authorization to transfer property between certain governmental entities. (1) A county, upon first passing a resolution of intent to do so and upon giving notice of intent by publication as provided in 7-1-2121 , may sell or trade to any city, town, or political subdivision, as the interests of its inhabitants require, any property, however held or acquired, that is not necessary for the conduct of the county business without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids, or appraisal. Proceeds, if any, must be distributed according to law. The transactions must be made by resolution of the county commissioners involved and entered in the minutes of the regular or special meetings. (2) A city or town, upon first passing a resolution of intent to do so and upon giving notice of the intent by publication as provided in 7-1-4127 , may sell or trade to any county or political subdivision, as the interests of its inhabitants require, any property, however held or acquired, that is not necessary for the conduct of the city or town business without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids, or appraisal. Proceeds, if any, must be distributed according to law. The transactions must be made by resolution of the councils or commissions involved and entered in the minutes of the regular or special meetings. (3) (a) A county may trade with or purchase from any city, town, or political subdivision any property without an appraisal of the property traded or purchased. (b) A city or town may trade with or purchase from any county or political subdivision any property without an appraisal of the property traded or purchased.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-8-101
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-8-101 cover?
Section 7-8-101 ("Authorization To Transfer Property Between Certain Governmental Entities") 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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