Montana § 77-4-107 - Compensation To Surface Lessee
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-107 — Compensation To Surface Lessee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-4-107. Compensation To Surface Lessee
Compensation to surface lessee. The lessee of any geothermal lease shall compensate the surface lessee for any damage to the surface or leasehold interest caused as a result of the geothermal lease. The board may require the geothermal lessee to post a bond in an amount to be set by the board to insure the payment of damages to any surface lessee. If the surface lessee and the geothermal lessee disagree as to the reasonable amount of surface damage, damage shall be ascertained in the same manner as prescribed in 77-4-129 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-4-107
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-107 cover?
Section 77-4-107 ("Compensation To Surface Lessee") 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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