2-17-107. State consideration for use of heritage properties. (1) (a) Prior to the purchase, lease, or rent of space for state agency purposes, the director of the department involved may request the state historic preservation officer to identify existing properties within the geographical area where the space is needed that:
(i) are heritage properties as defined in 22-3-421 which are listed or eligible to be listed in the register of historic places; and
(ii) may be suitable, either in their existing condition or through repair or alteration, for such purposes.
(b) The state historic preservation officer shall provide the requested information within 30 days.
(2) The director may review and give consideration to the properties identified by the state historic preservation officer unless use of the space would not be feasible and prudent compared with available alternatives.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 257, L. 1983.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 17. Property and Systems Development and Management
Part 1. Real Property and Buildings
2-17-101. Allocation of space -- leasing -- definition
2-17-104. Deductible insurance plan for state buildings and contents -- administration
2-17-105. Insurance on state buildings -- use of proceeds -- building replacement
2-17-107. State consideration for use of heritage properties
2-17-108. Allocation of legislative rooms and offices
2-17-112. Fire protection for state-owned buildings -- department of administration
2-17-114. through 2-17-120 reserved
2-17-128. through 2-17-130 reserved