77-4-201. Lease or license of power sites. It is unlawful to sell or advertise for sale state lands constituting power sites or part of power sites capable of developing hydroelectric energy in commercial quantities. However, the board may issue a lease or license to any person, corporation, or municipality for the development of power sites and the distribution, use, and disposition of the electrical energy generated on the sites as specifically provided in this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 123, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 1904.2, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 81-1802; amd. Sec. 70, Ch. 7, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Renewable Resources
Part 2. Hydroelectric Resources
77-4-201. Lease or license of power sites
77-4-203. Restrictions and regulations
77-4-204. Examination of power sites
77-4-205. Notice of proposed lease or license
77-4-206. Meeting of board on proposed lease or license
77-4-207. Preference to bid of municipality
77-4-208. Rental for power sites -- deposit of rental money in proper accounts