Montana § 77-5-401 - Title -- Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-5-401 — Title -- Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-5-401. Title -- Purpose
Title -- purpose. This part may be cited as the "Community and Urban Forestry Act". The purpose of the act is to: (1) encourage the planting, maintenance, and management of trees in municipalities and counties; (2) maximize the potential of trees and vegetative cover in improving the quality of the environment; (3) encourage the coordination of state and local agency activities and maximize citizen participation in the development and implementation of community and urban forestry-related programs; (4) foster healthy economic activity for the state's community and urban forestry-related businesses through cooperative and supportive contracts with the private business sector; (5) facilitate the creation of jobs related to community and urban forestry activities, including opportunities for retraining and employing displaced timber resource workers; and (6) provide meaningful voluntary opportunities for the state's citizens and organizations interested in community and urban forestry activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-5-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-5-401 cover?
Section 77-5-401 ("Title -- Purpose") 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 § 77-5-401?
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