69-14-902. Decision on application by railroad. It shall be the duty of any person, firm, or corporation to whom application is made for the right to erect and maintain an elevator or warehouse under the provisions of 69-14-901 through 69-14-911, within 30 days after the receipt of such application, to notify said applicant in writing of the acceptance or rejection of the amount stated in said application to be reasonable compensation for the right, privilege, and easement sought to be acquired. In case such person, firm, or corporation fails to notify the applicant within said 30 days, such person, firm, or corporation shall be deemed to have accepted said amount, and upon the payment or tender thereof, said applicant shall be deemed to have acquired the right, privilege, and easement applied for.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 43, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 6639, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 6639, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 88-202(part).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Part 9. Grain and Commodity Storage and Transportation
69-14-901. Authorization to locate and erect grain warehouse or elevator on railroad right-of-way
69-14-902. Decision on application by railroad
69-14-903. Court action to resolve differences
69-14-904. Procedure in district court
69-14-905. Right to supreme court review
69-14-906. Payment of court costs
69-14-907. Elevators and warehouses considered public
69-14-908. Prompt payment of rental required
69-14-909. Time limit for construction of elevator or warehouse
69-14-910. Connection of railroad to elevator or warehouse
69-14-911. Location of facility
69-14-912. through 69-14-920 reserved
69-14-921. Suitable cars to be furnished for shipment of grain and other commodities in bulk
69-14-922. Action by shipper to render cars suitable
69-14-923. Demurrage not to accrue during repairs
69-14-924. Liability of railroad for repairs
69-14-925. Enforcement of provisions related to suitable cars for commodity shipments