77-3-302. Lands subject to coal leasing. The authority to lease extends to state lands no matter how acquired and extends to state lands which have been sold but in which the coal rights are reserved by the state, whether the lands are under certificate of purchase or patents have been issued.
History: En. Sec, 38, Ch. 60, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 1805.38, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 428, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 358, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 81-501(part).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Rock, Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Resources
77-3-301. Coal leases authorized
77-3-302. Lands subject to coal leasing
77-3-303. Rules relating to coal leasing
77-3-304. Protection of rights of purchasers or prior lessees
77-3-305. Limitations on leasing
77-3-306. Conditions on manner of mining
77-3-307. Improvements of former lessee
77-3-308. Limitation on public inspection rights
77-3-309. and 77-3-310 reserved
77-3-316. Rental and royalty terms
77-3-317. Report and payment of royalty
77-3-318. Disposition of royalties and other receipts
77-3-319. and 77-3-320 reserved
77-3-322. Obligation to pay royalties under coal lease contract -- interest