60-2-208. Seeding along highways. (1) After a segment of a commission-designated highway system or state highway is constructed, the department shall seed barrow pits, slopes, and shoulders to an adaptable perennial grass or combination of perennial grasses and legumes whenever establishment of perennial grass covers seem suitable. The seed must be certified.
(2) The department shall seek joint recommendations and specifications as to time and method of seeding, fertilizing practices, and grass species from the Montana extension service, the experiment station, and the natural resources conservation service.
(3) After a right-of-way in open range has been fenced pursuant to 60-7-103, the department may seed the land within the fence with a grass that may be cropped for hay and may lease the land or sell the right to take the hay to qualified persons.
History: En. Sec. 4-112, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 255, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 80, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2412; amd. Sec. 243, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 299, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 60. Highways and Transportation
Chapter 2. State Administration
Part 2. Department of Transportation General Powers and Duties
60-2-201. General powers of department
60-2-202. Duties of department
60-2-203. Maintenance responsibility
60-2-204. Maintenance agreements with local governments
60-2-205. Powers of department with respect to highways not located entirely within the state
60-2-206. Compilation of statistics -- investigation -- consultation
60-2-207. Agreements concerning analysis of effects of weight on highways
60-2-208. Seeding along highways
60-2-209. Description and plan of new highway or reconstructed or controlled-access facility
60-2-210. Payment of construction and maintenance costs within municipalities
60-2-211. Bypassing of municipalities -- consent of municipal governing body
60-2-213. Interstate emergency maintenance service agreements
60-2-214. and 60-2-215 reserved
60-2-219. Department authorized to accept and expend funds for welcome and farewell signs
60-2-220. Cultural heritage areas -- signs -- location and design -- funding
60-2-225. Department to maintain projects website
60-2-226. through 60-2-239 reserved
60-2-240. Use of postconsumer recycled materials in highway construction projects
60-2-241. Prohibited materials
60-2-242. Markers -- commemorative highways
60-2-244. Human trafficking hotline -- posted notice required at rest areas
60-2-245. Construction projects -- project impacts -- notice