This bill aims to revise and clarify the laws surrounding the abandonment or vacation of county roads. It specifically updates the petition process that counties must follow to abandon or vacate a road, ensuring that the procedure is clear and accessible. Additionally, the bill changes references from "freeholder" to "real property owner," reflecting a more modern terminology in property law.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 7-14-2101, 7-14-2103, 7-14-2107, 7-14-2601, 7-14-2603, 7-14-2611, 7-14-2614, and 7-14-2615. These amendments are intended to streamline the process and make it more relevant to current property ownership terminology, thereby enhancing the efficiency of county road management.

Statutes affected:
SB0173_1.pdf: 7-14-2101, 7-14-2103, 7-14-2107, 7-14-2601, 7-14-2603, 7-14-2611, 7-14-2614, 7-14-2615
Introduced: 7-14-2101, 7-14-2103, 7-14-2107, 7-14-2601, 7-14-2603, 7-14-2611, 7-14-2614, 7-14-2615