The bill amends existing Montana law regarding the purposes for which public use easements can be granted on state land. Specifically, it updates Section 77-2-101 to include new permissible uses such as "public uses described in 70-30-102" and "public trails," while removing the previous provision for "other public uses." Additionally, it clarifies the types of easements that can be granted, including rights-of-way for various public infrastructure and conservation purposes. The bill also modifies the application process for easements in Section 77-2-102, allowing for certain exemptions from survey requirements under specific conditions.

Furthermore, the bill revises Section 77-2-105 to stipulate that easements will terminate if the lands cease to be used for the specified purposes, with notice provided to the grant recipient. The changes aim to streamline the process for granting easements and ensure that they are used for clearly defined public purposes. 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: 77-2-101, 77-2-102, 77-2-105