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MT Code § 76-13-802 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 13. Timber Resources|Part 8. Mechanized Fuels Reduction and Fire Suppression (Terminated)|76-13-802. Terminated

  76-13-802. Terminated. Sec. 7, Ch. 289, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 289, L. 2009.
MT Code § 76-14-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-101. Short title

  76-14-101. Short title. This part shall be known as the "Montana Rangeland Resources Act".   History: En. 76-301 by Sec. 1, Ch. 408, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-301.
MT Code § 76-14-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-102. Purpose

  76-14-102. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish a program of rangeland management whereby:   (1) the importance of Montana's rangeland with respect to livestock, forage, wildlife habitat, high-quality water production, pollution control, erosion control, recreation, and the natural beauty of the state is recognized;   (2) cooperation and coordination of range management activities between persons and organizations charged with or having the management of rangeland, whether private or public, can be promoted and developed; and   (3) those who are doing exceptional work in range management can receive appropriate recognition.   History: En. 76-302 by Sec. 2, Ch. 408, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-302.
MT Code § 76-14-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-103. Definitions

  76-14-103. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Committee" means the Montana rangeland resources committee selected as provided in 2-15-3305(2).   (2) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation.   (3) "Montana rangeland resource program" means the rangeland resource program administered by the conservation districts division of the department of natural resources and conservation in concert with the Montana conservation districts law and the Grass Conservation Act to maintain and enhance the rangeland resources of the state.   (4) "Person" means any individual or association, partnership, corporation, or other business entity.   (5) "Range condition" means the current condition of the vegetation on a range site in relation to the natural potential plant community for that site.   (6) "Range management" means a distinct discipline founded on ecological principles and dealing with the husbandry of rangelands and range resources.   (7) "Rangeland" means land on which the native vegetation (climax or natural potential) is predominantly grasses, grasslike plants, forbs, or shrubs suitable for grazing or browsing use.   (8) "State coordinator" means the state coordinator for the Montana Rangeland Resources Act provided for in 2-15-3304.   (9) "Tame pastureland" means land that has been modified by mechanical cultivation and that has current vegetation consisting of native or introduced species, or both.   (10) "Users of rangeland" means all persons, including but not limited to ranchers, farmers, hunters, anglers, recreationists, and others appreciative of the functional, productive, aesthetic, and recreational uses of rangelands.   History: (1) thru (6), (8)En. 76-303 by Sec. 3, Ch. 408, L. 1977; Sec. 76-303, R.C.M. 1947; (7)En. by Code Commissioner, 1979; R.C.M. 1947, 76-303(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 171, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 66, Ch. 44, L. 2007.
MT Code § 76-14-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-104. Types of land included as rangeland

  76-14-104. Types of land included as rangeland. The term "rangeland" includes lands revegetated naturally or artificially to provide a forage cover that is managed like native vegetation. Rangelands include natural grasslands, savannahs, shrublands, most deserts, tundra, alpine communities, coastal marshes, and wet meadows.   History: En. 76-303 by Sec. 3, Ch. 408, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-303(part).
MT Code § 76-14-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-105. Role of state coordinator

  76-14-105. Role of state coordinator. The state coordinator shall:   (1) serve as an advisor, counselor, and coordinator for and between persons and agencies involved in range management;   (2) strive to create understanding and compatibility between the many users of rangeland, including hunters, anglers, recreationists, ranchers, and others;   (3) promote and coordinate the adoption and implementation of sound range management plans to minimize conflicts between governmental agencies and private landowners;   (4) participate in zoning and planning studies to ensure that native ranges are adequately represented at sessions for development of zoning and planning regulations;   (5) coordinate range management research to help prevent duplication and overlap of effort in this area.   History: En. 76-304 by Sec. 4, Ch. 408, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-304(2); amd. Sec. 2524, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 76-14-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-106. Duties of rangeland resources committee

  76-14-106. Duties of rangeland resources committee. (1) The committee shall:   (a) review and recommend annual and long-range work programs;   (b) suggest priorities of work;   (c) provide advice and counsel to the coordinator for carrying out the rangeland resource program.   (2) The committee may consult with state and federal agencies and units of the university system as it considers appropriate in performing its duties.   History: En. 76-307 by Sec. 7, Ch. 408, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-307; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 44, L. 1985.
MT Code § 76-14-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-107. through 76-14-110 reserved

  76-14-107 through 76-14-110 reserved.
MT Code § 76-14-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-111. Rangeland improvement loan program

  76-14-111. Rangeland improvement loan program. The department may make rangeland improvement loans for rangeland development and improvement, including but not limited to stock water development, cross fencing, establishment of grazing systems, reseeding, mechanical renovation, sagebrush management, and weed control.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 171, L. 1983.
MT Code § 76-14-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-112. Rangeland improvement loan special revenue account

  76-14-112. Rangeland improvement loan special revenue account. (1) There is created a rangeland improvement loan special revenue account within the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.   (2) There must be allocated to the rangeland improvement loan earmarked account any principal and accrued interest received in repayment of a loan made under the rangeland improvement loan program and any fees or charges collected by the department pursuant to 76-14-116 for the servicing of loans, including arrangements for obtaining security interests.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 171, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 281, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 418, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 55, Ch. 16, L. 1991.
MT Code § 76-14-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-113. Eligibility for loans

  76-14-113. Eligibility for loans. (1) Any person may apply for a loan to finance rangeland improvements to be constructed, developed, and operated in Montana who:   (a) is a resident of Montana;   (b) is engaged in farming or ranching; and   (c) possesses the necessary expertise to make a rangeland loan practical.   (2) All loans must be for rangeland improvement or development exclusively.   (3) An application for a loan must be in the form prescribed by the department and accompanied by a resource conservation plan, which may be prepared in consultation with the United States natural resources conservation service.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 171, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 280, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
MT Code § 76-14-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-114. Criteria for evaluation of loan applications

  76-14-114. Criteria for evaluation of loan applications. The following criteria must be considered in selecting loan recipients:   (1) Loan applications must be ranked according to the following priorities:   (a) Range improvement or development projects undertaken on native rangeland, resulting in the improvement of native range condition and of benefit to more than a single operator, have first priority.   (b) Range improvement or development projects undertaken on native rangeland, resulting in the improvement of native range condition but of benefit to only a single operator, have second priority.   (c) Range improvement or development projects undertaken on either native rangeland or tame pastureland used in conjunction with native rangeland, or both, resulting in the improvement of native range condition and the condition of the tame pastureland used in conjunction with native rangeland, have third priority.   (d) Range improvement or development projects undertaken on tame pastureland, resulting in the improvement of the tame pastureland exclusively, have fourth priority.   (e) Range improvement or development projects undertaken to return to rangeland status land that was once native rangeland and that has since been cultivated have fifth priority.   (2) Consideration must be given to the number of related resources that will benefit, including but not limited to water quality, wildlife habitat, and soil conservation.   (3) Consideration must be given to the amount of funding from other sources.   (4) Consideration must be given to the feasibility and practicality of the project.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 171, L. 1983.
MT Code § 76-14-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-115. Selection of loan recipients

  76-14-115. Selection of loan recipients. (1) Conservation district supervisors shall initially review loan applications for feasibility and prioritize applications for referral to the department.   (2) The department shall organize and review applications for clarity and completeness prior to committee review.   (3) The committee shall consider applications and make recommendations to the department.   (4) The department shall finally approve or disapprove applications recommended by the committee and shall select loan recipients.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 171, L. 1983.
MT Code § 76-14-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 14. Rangeland Resources|Part 1. Rangeland Management|76-14-116. Rules

  76-14-116. Rules. The department shall adopt rules:   (1) prescribing the form and content of applications for loans and the required conservation plan;   (2) governing the application of the criteria for awarding loans and the procedure for the review of applications by conservation district supervisors, the committee, and the department;   (3) providing for the servicing of loans, including arrangements for obtaining security interests and the establishment of reasonable fees or charges;   (4) providing for the confidentiality of financial statements submitted; and   (5) prescribing the conditions for making loans.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 171, L. 1983.
MT Code § 76-15-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 1. General Provisions|76-15-102. Declaration of policy

  76-15-102. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature to provide for the conservation of soil and soil resources of this state, for the control and prevention of soil erosion, for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages, and for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 76-102(D).
MT Code § 76-15-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 1. General Provisions|76-15-103. Definitions

  76-15-103. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Agency of this state" includes the government of this state and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state.   (2) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33.   (3) "District" or "conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state and a public body corporate and politic organized in accordance with this chapter, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions set forth in this chapter.   (4) "Due notice" means notice published at least twice, with an interval of at least 14 days between the two publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the proposed area or by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the appropriate area. The posting must include, when possible, posting at public places where it is customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally.   (5) "Government" or "governmental" includes the government of this state, the government of the United States, and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them.   (6) "Land occupier" or "occupier of land" includes a person, firm, corporation, municipality, or other entity that holds title to or is in possession of lands lying within a district organized under this chapter, whether as owner, lessee, renter, tenant, or otherwise.   (7) "Petition" means a petition filed under 76-15-201 for the creation of a district.   (8) "Qualified elector" means an elector as defined in Title 13.   (9) "Supervisor" means one of the members of the governing body of a district, elected or appointed in accordance with this chapter.   (10) "United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, the natural resource conservation service of the United States department of agriculture, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 73, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 88, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 76-103(part); amd. Sec. 393, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 269, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 76-15-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 1. General Provisions|76-15-104. Adjournment of hearings

  76-15-104. Adjournment of hearings. At any hearing held pursuant to the notice, at the time and place designated in the notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing the notice for the adjourned dates.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 73, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 88, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 76-103(part).
MT Code § 76-15-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 1. General Provisions|76-15-105. Duties of department

  76-15-105. Duties of department. In addition to the duties hereinafter conferred upon the department, it shall:   (1) offer assistance as may be appropriate to the supervisors of conservation districts in the carrying out of their powers and programs;   (2) keep the supervisors of each of the several districts informed of the activities and experiences of all other districts and facilitate an interchange of advice and experiences between the districts and cooperation between them;   (3) coordinate the programs of the several conservation districts hereunder so far as this may be done by advice and consultation;   (4) secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and of agencies of this state in the work of the districts;   (5) disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts; and   (6) encourage the formation of districts in areas where their organization is desirable.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 291, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 89, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 76-104.
MT Code § 76-15-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 1. General Provisions|76-15-106. Conservation district account

  76-15-106. (Temporary) Conservation district account. (1) There is a conservation district account in the state special revenue fund established by 17-2-102 to be administered by the department of natural resources and conservation for providing funding for conservation districts.  (2) On July 1 of each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall transfer the amount necessary, when combined with available and unencumbered fund balance and anticipated revenue for the fiscal year, to fund the amount appropriated by the legislature in the general appropriations act from the state general fund to the conservation district special revenue account for the sole purpose of funding the appropriations authorized by the legislature from the account. Prior to the closing of the fiscal year, the department shall reconcile anticipated revenue with actual revenue received. If revenue is received above the anticipated amount, the transfer in the following fiscal year shall adjust for the unanticipated amount. If revenue is received below the anticipated amount, the state treasurer shall transfer the amount of the revenue shortfall from the general fund to the conservation district special revenue account.(Terminates June 30, 2023--sec. 5, Ch. 138, L. 2021.)   76-15-106. (Effective July 1, 2023) Conservation district account. There is a conservation district account in the state special revenue fund established by 17-2-102 to be administered by the department of natural resources and conservation for providing funding for conservation districts.  History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 351, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 138, L. 2021.
MT Code § 76-15-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 2. Creation of Conservation Districts|76-15-201. Petition to create conservation district

  76-15-201. Petition to create conservation district. (1) Any 10% of the qualified electors within the limits of the territory proposed to be organized into a district may file a petition with the department asking that the department approve the organization of a conservation district to function in the territory described in the petition.   (2) The petition must set forth:   (a) the proposed name of the district;   (b) that there is need in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare for a conservation district to function in the territory described in the petition;   (c) a description of the territory proposed to be organized as a district, which description may not be required to be given by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions but is sufficient if generally accurate;   (d) a request that:   (i) the department define the boundaries for the district;   (ii) a referendum be held within the territory defined on the question of the creation of a conservation district in the territory; and   (iii) the department determine that a district be created.   (3) Where more than one petition is filed covering parts of the same territory, the department may consolidate all or any part of the petitions.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 73, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 90, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-105(1), (2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 76, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 270, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 76-15-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 2. Creation of Conservation Districts|76-15-202. Hearing on petition

  76-15-202. Hearing on petition. (1) Within 30 days after a petition has been filed with the department, it shall cause due notice to be given of a proposed hearing before the department upon the question of the desirability and necessity in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the creation of the district; upon the question of the appropriate boundaries to be assigned to the district; upon the propriety of the petition and other proceedings taken under this chapter; and upon all questions relevant to those inquiries.   (2) All qualified electors within the limits of the territory described in the petition and of lands within any territory considered for addition to the described territory and all other interested parties are entitled to attend the hearings and be heard.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 73, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 90, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-105(part).
MT Code § 76-15-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 15. Conservation Districts|Part 2. Creation of Conservation Districts|76-15-203. Hearing procedure if additional territory to be included

  76-15-203. Hearing procedure if additional territory to be included. If it appears to the department after reviewing the record of the hearing that it may be desirable to include within the proposed district territory outside of the area within which due notice of the hearing has been given, the department shall adjourn the hearing and shall cause due notice of a further hearing to be given throughout the entire area considered for inclusion in the district. The further hearing must be held by the department.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 73, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 90, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-105(part); amd. Sec. 271, Ch. 418, L. 1995.