Montana § 77-3-443 - Reservation In Lease For Disposition Of Surface
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-443 — Reservation In Lease For Disposition Of Surface, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-3-443. Reservation In Lease For Disposition Of Surface
Reservation in lease for disposition of surface. In every oil and gas lease granted pursuant to the terms hereof there shall be reserved unto the state the right to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the surface of the lands covered thereby, subject always to the rights and privileges granted unto the lessee under such oil and gas lease.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-3-443 cover?
Section 77-3-443 ("Reservation In Lease For Disposition Of Surface") 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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