Montana § 77-2-311 - Survey And Plat Of Shore Lands
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-311 — Survey And Plat Of Shore Lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-2-311. Survey And Plat Of Shore Lands
Survey and plat of shore lands. The board may cause any part of the lands bordering on lakes described in 77-2-303 (2) and on navigable streams that are reserved from sale to be surveyed and platted into blocks and lots. The lots may not be less than 125 feet in width, measured in the general direction of the abutting water front, except that any former cabin or home sites proposed for sale or sold by the board may possess a width less than 125 feet. In all surveys and plats the strip of 100 feet in width along the water front, referred to in 77-2-303 (2)(a), must be reserved for the use and enjoyment of the public. Cabin sites or home sites bordering on meandered lakes or navigable streams may be surveyed and sold consistent with the procedures provided in 77-2-361 through 77-2-367 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-2-311
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-311 cover?
Section 77-2-311 ("Survey And Plat Of Shore Lands") 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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