Montana § 77-2-324 - Preference To Lessee Of Land

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-324 — Preference To Lessee Of Land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 77-2-324. Preference To Lessee Of Land

Preference to lessee of land. The lessee of the land need not make a higher bid than others, but the lessee has the option to match the high bid and must be given the preference. If the lessee matches the high bid, bidding must be reopened to all bidders, with the lessee retaining the right of preference to match the ultimate high bid and be awarded the sale.

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

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-324 cover?

Section 77-2-324 ("Preference To Lessee Of Land") 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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