7-8-2520. Appraisal required for certain purchases of real property or conservation easements. (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, a county may not purchase real property in an amount in excess of $20,000 or a conservation easement using public funds in an amount in excess of $80,000 unless the value of the property or conservation easement has been previously estimated by:
(a) a disinterested certified general real estate appraiser selected by the county commission, county attorney, and landowner; or
(b) three disinterested citizens of the county appointed by the district judge.
(2) A county may not pay more than the appraised value for the real property or conservation easement.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 255, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 8. Acquisition, Transfer, and Management of Property and Buildings
Part 25. Classification and Alternative Management of County Lands
7-8-2510. Special provisions relating to oil and gas development
7-8-2513. Appraisal of land required -- exception -- challenge -- restrictions
7-8-2514. Reservations of interest by county
7-8-2515. Apportionment and distribution of revenue from land
7-8-2516. through 7-8-2518 reserved
7-8-2519. Acquisition of real property
7-8-2520. Appraisal required for certain purchases of real property or conservation easements
7-8-2522. Exchange or donation of real property -- appraisal required