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 allowed for 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 provision specifically adds that annexation into a municipality is also a valid reason for revoking the agricultural covenant.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a governing body intends to revoke a covenant for public use, a public hearing must be held, and written findings must be issued within 15 days. The approval of the revocation must be recorded with the clerk and recorder, ensuring transparency in the process. The bill clarifies that the revocation of a covenant does not impact any sanitary restrictions that may be in place under Title 76, chapter 4.

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(1): 76-3-211
SB0275_X(2): 76-3-211
SB0275_X(3): 76-3-211
SB0275_X(4): 76-3-211
SB0275_X(5): 76-3-211
SB0275_X: 76-3-211