Montana § 81-4-311 - Duty To Build And Maintain Fences
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-311 — Duty To Build And Maintain Fences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-4-311. Duty To Build And Maintain Fences
Duty to build and maintain fences. Upon creation of a herd district pursuant to 81-4-301 , 81-4-304 , or 81-4-322 , fences must be constructed by the entities creating the herd district. Upon approving an annexation to an existing herd district pursuant to 81-4-310 , fences must be constructed by the entities being annexed into the herd district. All fences must be maintained pursuant to 70-16-205 . All fences must conform with the requirements of 81-4-101 . An action to enforce the provisions of this section may be brought by the aggrieved party in the district court in the county where the land is situated.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-4-311
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-311 cover?
Section 81-4-311 ("Duty To Build And Maintain Fences") 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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