Montana § 77-2-343 - Patent Provisions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-343 — Patent Provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-2-343. Patent Provisions
Patent provisions. (1) Such deed or patent shall contain the reservation of easements for rights-of-way to the United States, reservation of all minerals in the land as provided in 77-2-304 , and all other reservations to which the particular land conveyed is subject. (2) If the land is located within the boundaries of a federal irrigation project, the patent shall contain a lien clause substantially in the following form: The land hereby conveyed is located within the boundaries of a federal irrigation project and is subject to all liens which the United States may have thereon by reason of its being located under such irrigation project. (3) This section does not require any reservation in a patent which was not an express or implied reservation in the certificate of purchase pursuant to which the patent is issued. The statutes in effect when such certificate of purchase was issued must govern.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-2-343
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-2-343 cover?
Section 77-2-343 ("Patent Provisions") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 77-2-343?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 77-2-343 apply to my situation?
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