Montana § 77-3-439 - Surrender Of Leases
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-439 — Surrender Of Leases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-3-439. Surrender Of Leases
Surrender of leases. The lessee under any oil and gas lease granted by the state may at the termination of any rental year, by giving to the department 30 days' previous notice in writing, surrender and relinquish the lease to the state in whole or as to any legal subdivision of the lands covered thereby and be discharged from any obligation not yet accrued as to lands so surrendered and relinquished without prejudice to the continuance of the lease as to lands not surrendered or relinquished.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-3-439
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-439 cover?
Section 77-3-439 ("Surrender Of Leases") 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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