The bill amends Section 76-3-211 of the Montana Code Annotated to allow a governing body to revoke an agricultural covenant, enabling the division of land to proceed without subdivision review if the land is annexed into a municipality. Previously, the law permitted revocation of the covenant under certain conditions, including the restoration of original lot lines or if a government entity sought to use the land for public purposes. The new language adds a third condition that specifically allows for revocation when the land is annexed into a municipality.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for revoking a covenant, which includes holding a public hearing and issuing written findings within 15 days of the hearing. It clarifies that the revocation of a covenant does not impact any sanitary restrictions imposed under Title 76, chapter 4. This legislative change aims to streamline the process for land use changes in the context of municipal annexation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-3-211
SB0275_1(1): 76-3-211
SB0275_1(2): 76-3-211
SB0275_1(3): 76-3-211
SB0275_1(4): 76-3-211
SB0275_1(5): 76-3-211
SB0275_1: 76-3-211
SB0275_X: 76-3-211