Montana § 75-10-1404 - Minimum Reclamation Standards
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 75-10-1404 — Minimum Reclamation Standards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-10-1404. Minimum Reclamation Standards
Minimum reclamation standards. (1) Except as provided in 75-10-1411 , mine and smelter waste repositories constructed by persons undertaking a remedial action on property owned by another must be capped with a minimum of 24 inches of cover material, including a minimum of 6 inches of topsoil, and revegetated as provided in subsection (3). (2) Except as agreed to by the person undertaking the remedial action and the property owner or as provided in 75-10-1411 , locations where mine or smelter waste has been removed by a person undertaking a remedial action on property owned by someone other than the waste owner must be capped by a minimum of 6 inches of topsoil and revegetated as provided in subsection (3). (3) Except as provided in 75-10-1411 : (a) mine and smelter waste repositories or lands where mine or smelter waste has been removed must be revegetated using plant species native to the area; and (b) revegetated areas must achieve a vegetative cover equal to 85% of the vegetation cover of adjacent lands that were not previously disturbed within 3 years of the initial seeding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 75-10-1404
What does Montana Code Annotated § 75-10-1404 cover?
Section 75-10-1404 ("Minimum Reclamation Standards") 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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