Montana § 77-4-303 - Lease Provisions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-303 — Lease Provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-4-303. Lease Provisions
Lease provisions. (1) A lessee under this part has exclusive rights of possession of the lands or interest leased, subject to conditions in the lease and compliance with the lease. (2) The state reserves the right in leases under this part to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the surface, and the right to lease or exchange the subsurface, of the lands covered by the lease subject to the rights and privileges granted the lessee under the terms of the lease. (3) A lease must specify the rental to be paid, duration, reasonable forfeiture provisions, bonding, and decommissioning terms. (4) A lease may contain other provisions that the board and the lessee agree upon that are consistent with this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-4-303
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-4-303 cover?
Section 77-4-303 ("Lease 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.
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