Montana § 77-1-909 - Cancellation Or Termination Of Commercial Lease

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-909 — Cancellation Or Termination Of Commercial Lease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 77-1-909. Cancellation Or Termination Of Commercial Lease

Cancellation or termination of commercial lease. A commercial lease may be canceled at the option of the board or its designated representative for any violation of a lease provision. Upon cancellation or termination of a lease, the department may seek a new lessee in accordance with this part. If the costs of the commercial development have not been recovered by the state at the time of cancellation or termination, a subsequent lessee under this section shall reimburse the state for development costs, assessments, or fees only to the extent that the proportionate part of the costs, assessments, and fees to the state for obtaining the development have not been recovered.

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

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-909 cover?

Section 77-1-909 ("Cancellation Or Termination Of Commercial Lease") 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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