The bill aims to revise the purposes for which public use easements may be granted on state land in Montana. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 77-2-101, 77-2-102, and 77-2-105. Key insertions include the addition of "public uses described in 70-30-102" and "public trails" as permissible reasons for granting easements. The bill also clarifies that easements can be granted for rights-of-way for various public utilities and infrastructure, while removing previous language that allowed for "other public uses" without specification.

Additionally, the bill modifies the application process for easements, allowing for certain exemptions from survey requirements under specific conditions. It also stipulates that easements will terminate if the lands cease to be used for the specified purposes, with notice required to the grant recipient. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105