76-13-402. Basis for management of fire hazards. The fire hazard reduction or management referred to in this part must be carried on by the department in keeping with modern and progressive forest practices and effective fire protection and may include but is not limited to the taking of protective measures to prevent injury or the destruction of forest resources without actual abatement of the hazard.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 5, Ch. 207, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 147, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 522, L. 1975; Sec. 28-408, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 8, Ch. 207, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 253, L. 1974; Sec. 28-411, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 28-408(2), 28-411(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 513, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 2, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Part 4. Control of Timber Slash and Debris
76-13-402. Basis for management of fire hazards
76-13-403. Supervision by department
76-13-405. Contracts with fire protection agencies
76-13-406. Limitation on liability
76-13-407. Reduction of slash and debris along right-of-way
76-13-408. Fire hazard reduction agreement and bond -- bond release and penalty -- exemption
76-13-409. Duty of purchaser to ensure compliance -- statement -- bond
76-13-411. Certificate of clearance
76-13-413. Failure to submit withholding -- remedy
76-13-415. Forestry extension service account -- purpose -- appropriation
76-13-417. Fire hazard reduction fund
76-13-418. and 76-13-419 reserved
76-13-420. Notification prior to forest practices -- department response
76-13-421. Onsite consultation
76-13-422. Purpose of onsite consultation -- department responsibility