Montana § 70-31-104 - New Rights And Powers Not Created
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-31-104 — New Rights And Powers Not Created, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-31-104. New Rights And Powers Not Created
New rights and powers not created. (1) This chapter may not be construed as creating, in any condemnation proceedings brought under the power of eminent domain as provided in Title 70, chapter 30, any element of value or damage that is not in existence immediately prior to July 1, 1971. (2) This chapter may not be construed as, directly or indirectly, granting any new or additional power of eminent domain.
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