Montana § 77-4-302 - Compensating Surface Lessee
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-302 — Compensating Surface Lessee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-4-302. Compensating Surface Lessee
Compensating surface lessee. (1) A person who leases wind or solar resources under this part shall compensate the surface lessee for damage to the surface improvements caused by the lease. (2) (a) The board may require the wind or solar resource lessee to post a bond in an amount set by the board to insure the payment of damages to any surface lessee. (b) If a surface lessee and a wind or solar resource lessee disagree on the reasonable amount of surface damage, compensation is determined in the manner prescribed by 77-4-129 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-4-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-302 cover?
Section 77-4-302 ("Compensating 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.
How do I cite Montana § 77-4-302?
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