Montana § 70-17-408 - Preservation Of Property Rights
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-17-408 — Preservation Of Property Rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-17-408. Preservation Of Property Rights
Preservation of property rights. This part may not be construed to: (1) change or alter common law in accordance with 1-1-108 as it relates to the rights belonging to or the dominance of the mineral estate; or (2) change or alter common law or statutory provisions regarding the ownership of surface or subsurface rights. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this part or a wind energy agreement, the real property owner retains the right to grant easements or rights-of-way for all electric power lines to be located on the property.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 70-17-408 ("Preservation Of Property Rights") 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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