The bill revises existing laws concerning the divisions of land that are exempt from subdivision review, mandating that a governing body must review certain divisions and aggregations of land. It removes the requirement for applicants to notify adjoining property owners and allows for a public hearing. The bill also stipulates that governing bodies must utilize an affidavit form provided by the Attorney General to assess whether an applicant is attempting to evade the legal requirements. Additionally, the bill increases the civil penalty for violations from $5,000 to $10,000 or 10% of the sales price if the land has been sold to a third party, whichever is greater.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 76-3-207 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the definitions and conditions under which land divisions are exempt from subdivision review. It establishes that a governing body must examine land divisions to ensure compliance with the law and sets a timeline of 20 working days for the review process. The bill also introduces new definitions related to documented evidence and the term "jointly," while ensuring that restrictions on land divisions continue to apply. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-3-207
HB0714_1(1): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(2): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(3): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(4): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(5): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(6): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(7): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(8): 76-3-207
HB0714_1(9): 76-3-207
HB0714_1: 76-3-207
HB0714_2(1): 76-3-207
HB0714_2(2): 76-3-207
HB0714_2(3): 76-3-207
HB0714_2(4): 76-3-207
HB0714_2: 76-3-207
HB0714_X(1): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(2): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(3): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(4): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(5): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(6): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(7): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(8): 76-3-207
HB0714_X(9): 76-3-207
HB0714_X: 76-3-207