The bill amends existing Montana law regarding the purposes for which public use easements can be granted on state land. Specifically, it adds new permissible uses for easements, including "public uses described in 70-30-102" and "public trails." Additionally, it modifies the language surrounding conservation easements, removing a specific reference to a nonprofit corporation related to the Owen Sowerwine natural area and clarifying the types of entities that can receive conservation easements. The bill also updates the sections that outline the application process for easements, including the requirements for surveys and documentation.

Furthermore, the bill revises the termination process for easements, specifying that they will terminate when the lands cease to be used for the purposes outlined in the amended sections. The changes aim to streamline the process for granting easements and clarify the types of public uses that can be accommodated on state lands. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(1): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(2): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(3): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(4): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(5): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1(6): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_1: 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_X(1): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_X(2): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_X(3): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_X(4): 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105
HB0299_X: 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105