Montana § 77-1-402 - Basis For Classification Or Reclassification
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-402 — Basis For Classification Or Reclassification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-1-402. Basis For Classification Or Reclassification
Basis for classification or reclassification. (1) The classification or reclassification shall be so made as to place state land in the class which best accomplishes the powers and duties of the board as specified in 77-1-202 and 77-1-203 . When state lands are classified or reclassified in accordance with these duties and responsibilities, special attention shall be paid to the capability of the land to support an actual or proposed land use authorized by each classification. (2) It is the duty of the department to classify or reclassify state lands so that no state land will be sold, leased, or used under a different classification from that to which it actually belongs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-1-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-402 cover?
Section 77-1-402 ("Basis For Classification Or Reclassification") 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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