Montana § 76-3-102 - Statement Of Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-3-102 — Statement Of Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-3-102. Statement Of Purpose
Statement of purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to: (1) promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating the subdivision of land; (2) prevent overcrowding of land; (3) lessen congestion in the streets and highways; (4) provide for adequate light, air, water supply, sewage disposal, parks and recreation areas, ingress and egress, and other public requirements; (5) require development in harmony with the natural environment; (6) promote preservation of open space; (7) promote cluster development approaches that minimize costs to local citizens and that promote effective and efficient provision of public services; (8) protect the rights of property owners; (9) require uniform monumentation of land subdivisions and transferring interests in real property by reference to a plat or certificate of survey; and (10) provide for phased developments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 76-3-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-3-102 cover?
Section 76-3-102 ("Statement Of Purpose") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 76-3-102?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 76-3-102" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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