Montana § 76-5-1109 - Contracts For Use Of Railroads And Highways

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-5-1109 — Contracts For Use Of Railroads And Highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 76-5-1109. Contracts For Use Of Railroads And Highways

Contracts for use of railroads and highways. A city, town, or county may contract with a railroad company or with the department of transportation for the use of railroad or highway rights-of-way and embankments and other railroad or highway property which can be utilized by the city, town, or county for the purpose of water conservation or flood control or protection as part of its water conservation or flood control system, or both, for a period not exceeding 99 years.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 76-5-1109

What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-5-1109 cover?

Section 76-5-1109 ("Contracts For Use Of Railroads And Highways") 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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