60-4-214. Definitions. As used in 60-4-213 through 60-4-218, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Abandoned interest" means the fee simple or lesser interest in the subject property after the abandonment has been ordered by the commission.
(2) "Abandonment" means cessation of use of right-of-way or activity on the right-of-way with no intention to reclaim or use the right-of-way again.
(3) "Contiguous property" means subdivided parcels along one side of the length of the remainder.
(4) "Remainder" means the area lying between the centerline and the new right-of-way line as determined by the department, in its sole discretion, as necessary for the reconstruction and maintenance of a road or highway.
(5) "Subject property" means that portion of highway right-of-way for which abandonment is sought.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 226, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 60. Highways and Transportation
Chapter 4. Acquisition and Disposition of Property
Part 2. Disposition of Property
60-4-201. Exchange of interest in real property
60-4-202. Sale of interest in real property
60-4-205. Private sale if no bid or offer
60-4-206. Sale of personal property and printed matter
60-4-207. Conveyances -- execution and contents
60-4-208. Abandonment or vacation of commission-designated highway system or state highways
60-4-209. Abandoned highway property -- title vests in contiguous owner
60-4-210. through 60-4-212 reserved
60-4-214. Definitions
60-4-215. Application of other laws
60-4-216. Procedure for abandonment