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MT Code § 76-10-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 10. Regulation of Wildcrafting|Part 1. General Provisions|76-10-105. Requirements of buyer

  76-10-105. Requirements of buyer. (1) A buyer of wildcrafted plant material shall keep records of purchases or acquisitions of wildcrafted plant material for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase or acquisition.   (2) Copies of the records must be made available to a law enforcement officer upon request.   (3) The records must include:   (a) the date of purchase or acquisition;   (b) the common name or scientific name of the wildcrafted plant material;   (c) the number of the permit, if a number exists, or a copy of the permit or the written permission authorizing the wildcrafting, unless the material came from property owned by the seller;   (d) the name, address, telephone number, and signature of the person from whom the wildcrafted plant material was obtained;   (e) the license plate number of the vehicle that was used to deliver the wildcrafted plant material to the buyer;   (f) the quantity and plant part of wildcrafted plant material purchased or acquired; and   (g) the name, address, and telephone number of the landowner from whose land the wildcrafted plant material was harvested.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 282, L. 2001.
MT Code § 76-10-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 10. Regulation of Wildcrafting|Part 1. General Provisions|76-10-106. Restriction on liability of landowner

  76-10-106. Restriction on liability of landowner. (1) A person who uses private property for wildcrafting purposes, with or without permission, does so without any assurance from the landowner that the property is safe for any purpose. The landowner owes the person no duty of care with respect to the condition of the property, except that the landowner is liable to the person for any injury to person or property for an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.   (2) A person who uses public property for wildcrafting purposes, with or without permission, does so without any assurance from the landowner that the property is safe for any purpose. The landowner owes the person no duty of care with respect to the condition of the property, except that the landowner is liable to the person for any injury to person or property for an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 282, L. 2001.
MT Code § 76-10-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 10. Regulation of Wildcrafting|Part 1. General Provisions|76-10-107. Violations -- penalties

  76-10-107. Violations -- penalties. (1) It is unlawful for a person to:   (a) fail to obtain permission from a landowner to enter property for purposes of wildcrafting;   (b) transport wildcrafted plant material without a bill of sale, a signed, written permission form, or a permit from a landowner as provided in 76-10-103;   (c) have in the person's possession an amount of wildcrafted plant material that is in excess of the amount granted in the bill of sale, written permission, or permit.   (2) A person who is found to have violated subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in an amount not less than $100 or more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months or not less than 24 hours, or both, for a first offense. An offender convicted of a second offense under this section shall be fined not less than $500 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 1 year or not less than 6 months, or both.   (3) All wildcrafted plant material that is illegally wildcrafted, transported, or in the possession of a person convicted under this section must be impounded.   (4) The incidental disturbance of plants by a lessee or permittee who is lawfully exercising rights granted under the lease or permit is not considered to be in violation of this part.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 282, L. 2001.
MT Code § 76-11-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 1. Protection From Fire (Renumbered and Repealed)|76-11-101. Repealed

  76-11-101. Repealed. Sec. 30, Ch. 336, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 147, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 1836, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 1836, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 220, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 105, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 397, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 81-1415; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 529, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 259, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 27, L. 1997.
MT Code § 76-11-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 1. Protection From Fire (Renumbered and Repealed)|76-11-102. Renumbered 76-13-136

  76-11-102. Renumbered 76-13-136. Sec. 32(2), Ch. 336, L. 2007.
MT Code § 76-11-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 2. Soil Survey and Mapping Program|76-11-201. Short title

  76-11-201. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Montana Soil Survey Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 358, L. 1979.
MT Code § 76-11-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 2. Soil Survey and Mapping Program|76-11-202. Purpose

  76-11-202. Purpose. (1) The legislature finds that the soils of the state of Montana are one of its most basic and precious natural resources and that detailed knowledge of soil capabilities and adaptability is essential for:   (a) making wise land use decisions;   (b) preparing plans for cities, towns, counties, planning boards, farmers, foresters, industrial developers, and residential developers;   (c) locating and designing buildings, highways, reservoirs, and recreation areas; and   (d) protecting our forest, range, and agricultural lands.   (2) Pursuant to these findings, it is the intention of the legislature to accelerate the survey and mapping of the state's soil resources, to set a goal of completing the soil survey and mapping program.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 358, L. 1979.
MT Code § 76-11-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 2. Soil Survey and Mapping Program|76-11-203. Repealed

  76-11-203. Repealed. Sec. 500, Ch. 418, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 358, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 112, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 349, L. 1993.
MT Code § 76-11-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 11. Natural Resources in General|Part 2. Soil Survey and Mapping Program|76-11-204. Repealed

  76-11-204. Repealed. Sec. 500, Ch. 418, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 358, L. 1979.
MT Code § 76-12-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-101. Short title

  76-12-101. Short title. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Montana Natural Areas Act of 1974".   History: En. 81-2701 by Sec. 1, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2701.
MT Code § 76-12-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-102. Legislative findings

  76-12-102. Legislative findings. The legislature finds that:   (1) in the expanses of Montana there are natural areas possessing significant scenic, educational, scientific, biological, and/or geological values or areas possessing these characteristics to a degree promising their restoration to a natural state;   (2) since the development of these areas is an irreversible commitment of a finite and diminishing resource of fundamental importance, selected areas should be preserved for the benefit of this and future generations;   (3) currently there are no regulations promulgated by the state or local governments to insure adequate protection for natural areas;   (4) it is necessary to establish a process for developing a system of natural areas and to encourage public and private participation in the establishment of a natural areas system for the benefit of the citizens of the state; and   (5) designations of natural areas should first consider protected natural features in publicly owned and privately dedicated lands, such as nature preserves, natural areas, parks, and wilderness areas, and should avoid duplication of these features.   History: En. 81-2702 by Sec. 2, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2702(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-103. Statement of policy

  76-12-103. Statement of policy. (1) It is the intention of the legislature to establish a system for the protection of natural or potentially natural areas in order to preserve their natural ecosystem integrity in perpetuity.   (2) In this connection, the legislature recognizes the fact that the school trust lands are held in trust for the support of education and for the attainment of other worthy objects helpful to the well-being of the people of the state; that it is the duty of the board of land commissioners to administer this trust so as to secure the largest measure of legitimate and reasonable advantage to the state; and hereby declares the preservation of natural areas, whether trust or other lands, for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations to be an object worthy of legislative action helpful to the well-being of the people of the state and also declares that the preservation of natural areas on state trust land has sufficient value to present and future education to meet the state's obligation for the disposition and utilization of trust lands as specified in The Enabling Act.   History: En. 81-2702 by Sec. 2, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2702(part).
MT Code § 76-12-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-104. Definitions

  76-12-104. Definitions. (1) "Board" means the board of land commissioners.   (2) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation.   (3) "Natural area" means an area of land that must generally appear to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature with the visual aspects of human intrusion not dominant and also must have one or more of the following characteristics:   (a) an outstanding mixture or variety of vegetation, wildlife, water resource, landscape, and scenic values;   (b) an important or rare ecological or geological feature or other rare or significant natural feature worthy of preservation for scientific, educational, or ecological purposes.   (4) "Natural areas system" means the composite of lands in the state that exhibit the characteristics of natural areas and that have been designated by the board or dedicated or otherwise protected and managed as natural areas.   (5) "Register" means the Montana register of natural areas established under 76-12-121.   History: En. 81-2703 by Sec. 3, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2703; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 460, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 261, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 76-12-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-105. Repealed

  76-12-105. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 460, L. 1987.   History: En. 81-2705 by Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2705(part).
MT Code § 76-12-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-106. Repealed

  76-12-106. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 460, L. 1987.   History: En. 81-2705 by Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2705(part).
MT Code § 76-12-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-107. Methods of bringing land under part

  76-12-107. Methods of bringing land under part. A natural area, as defined in 76-12-104, may become subject to the provisions of this part in any of the following ways:   (1) designation by the board on lands controlled by the board;   (2) designation by the legislature on lands owned by the state of Montana;   (3) acquisition by the board by purchase with consent of the property owner of sufficient interests in private property to protect the natural area; provided, however, that transfer of surface property or development rights shall not alter the rights attending the subsurface estate if owned by another party;   (4) gift accepted by the board under the authority of 77-1-213, including conservation easements, provided that lands accepted must be protected and managed as natural areas and money accepted must be used in accordance with the purposes of this part;   (5) trade of state-owned trust land for a natural area on federal, county, or private land, provided, however, that lands received in exchange for trust lands should be equal in value to the exchanged trust land and as closely as possible equal in area; or   (6) registration of land by the department, following appropriate documentation and owner consent, that has been designated, dedicated, or otherwise protected as a natural area by the owner, including a private landowner, public interest group, or other land management agency.   History: En. 81-2704 by Sec. 4, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2704; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-108. Acquisition of lands

  76-12-108. Acquisition of lands. Subject to the limits of available appropriations, the board is authorized to acquire interests in land by any lawful means for the purpose of designating natural areas. The board may exercise the power of eminent domain, provided for in Title 70, chapter 30, only in specific instances authorized by the legislature.   History: En. 81-2707 by Sec. 7, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2707; amd. Sec. 95, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
MT Code § 76-12-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-109. Report to legislature

  76-12-109. Report to legislature. The board may, as provided in 5-11-210, submit to each legislature a report on its designation and acquisition activities.   History: En. 81-2705 by Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2705(part); amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 112, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 349, L. 1993.
MT Code § 76-12-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-110. Restriction on condemnation or development of natural areas

  76-12-110. Restriction on condemnation or development of natural areas. Natural areas acquired or designated in accordance with the provisions of this part are protected from condemnation or other development adversely affecting the integrity of the natural area until legislative action is taken specifically authorizing the development or condemnation, as provided in Title 70, chapter 30.   History: En. 81-2708 by Sec. 8, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2708(1); amd. Sec. 96, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
MT Code § 76-12-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-111. Continuation of existing uses

  76-12-111. Continuation of existing uses. Land uses on the designated or acquired natural area in existence at the time of designation or acquisition by the board may continue under appropriate leases or agreements. All such land uses shall be controlled under regulations established by the board under 76-12-112.   History: En. 81-2708 by Sec. 8, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2708(2).
MT Code § 76-12-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-112. Duties of board -- administrative rules and hearing requirements

  76-12-112. Duties of board -- administrative rules and hearing requirements. (1) The board shall, after at least one public hearing, promulgate comprehensive regulations for the protection of acquired and designated natural areas within its jurisdiction. Such regulations shall be consistent with the intent of this part and shall be promulgated and enforced so as to protect the qualities of the natural areas. Special attention shall be given to protecting areas from recreational overuse.   (2) The regulations shall provide for meetings by the board for the receipt of testimony on the department's proposed designation of natural areas. No area shall be designated by the board unless the opportunity for public testimony has been afforded at meetings provided for in the regulations and positive notification of all involved landowners and lessees has been made.   (3) The board shall consider the department's recommendations as provided in 76-12-121(4) and issue a statement of its decision.   History: En. 81-2709 by Sec. 9, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2709; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-113. Repealed

  76-12-113. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 460, L. 1987.   History: En. 81-2710 by Sec. 10, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2710(part).
MT Code § 76-12-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-114. Repealed

  76-12-114. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 460, L. 1987.   History: En. 81-2710 by Sec. 10, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2710(part).
MT Code § 76-12-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-115. Consultation with interested parties

  76-12-115. Consultation with interested parties. The department shall consult with citizen organizations, organizations representing Montana's basic resource industries, and other interested state agencies in the administration of this part.   History: En. 81-2711 by Sec. 11, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2711(part); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-116. Files and proceedings open to public

  76-12-116. Files and proceedings open to public. All files and proceedings under this part shall be open to the public.   History: En. 81-2711 by Sec. 11, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2711(part).
MT Code § 76-12-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-117. Application of more restrictive provisions

  76-12-117. Application of more restrictive provisions. A designated natural area that is or shall become a part of a state park, wildlife refuge, or similar area shall be subject to the provisions of this part and the laws under which the other areas may be administered, and in the case of conflict between the provisions of these laws, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.   History: En. 81-2712 by Sec. 12, Ch. 254, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2712.
MT Code § 76-12-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-118. through 76-12-120 reserved

  76-12-118 through 76-12-120 reserved.
MT Code § 76-12-121 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-121. Duties of department -- plan for natural areas system

  76-12-121. Duties of department -- plan for natural areas system. The department may:   (1) identify the existing and potential natural areas on lands under its jurisdiction and annually prepare a register listing the existing natural areas on private, county, state, and federal land;   (2) prepare and implement a biennial administrative plan for a natural areas system that will:   (a) assure equitable representation of the diversity of natural area types that are found to occur on private, county, state, and federal lands; and   (b) include identification of important natural area needs, viable methods to make eligible lands a part of the natural areas system, responsible management entities, goals for establishing natural areas, obligations of cooperating agencies, organizations, and individuals, and administrative procedures for registering natural areas with the department;   (3) consider the concerns and comments of the board and the public in preparing and implementing the administrative plan described in subsection (2);   (4) make recommendations to the board for designation of natural areas on state lands and for acquisition of interests in other lands for the preservation of natural areas;   (5) provide that designated natural areas on state lands are available for multiple uses, including but not limited to grazing, recreation, and snowmobiling, if such uses are consistent with the state's obligations under The Enabling Act and do not interfere with the management or integrity of the natural area; and   (6) provide that the management of natural areas on state lands includes provisions for weed control consistent with 7-22-2151. The department assumes any levy under 7-22-2142 in natural areas; the lessee is not responsible for fire suppression costs in natural areas, and the lessee is not responsible for keeping natural areas free of garbage and debris.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-122. Terminated

  76-12-122. Terminated. Sec. 15, Ch. 460, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 460, L. 1987.
MT Code § 76-12-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 12. Wild and Scenic Resources|Part 1. Natural Areas|76-12-123. Natural areas account

  76-12-123. Natural areas account. (1) There is a natural areas special revenue account within the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.   (2) The natural areas account may receive funds from any source as gifts.   (3) The department may spend funds accepted as gifts in accordance with the purposes of this part, including administration of a natural areas program.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 460, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 628, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 422, L. 1997.
MT Code § 76-13-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 76. Land Resources and Use|Chapter 13. Timber Resources|Part 1. Protection of Forest Resources|76-13-101. Purpose

  76-13-101. Purpose. (1) (a) It is the purpose of part 2 and this part to provide for:   (i) the protection and conservation of natural resources, range, and water; and   (ii) the prevention of soil erosion.   (b) It is further the purpose of part 2 and this part to more adequately promote and facilitate the cooperation, financial and otherwise, between the state and public and private agencies that are associated in the work.   (2) To achieve the conservation of natural and watershed resources, the legislature encourages the use of best management practices in timber sale planning, associated road construction and reconstruction, timber harvesting, site preparation, and related activities and establishes a process to ensure that information on best management practices is provided to owners and operators engaged in forest practices on private land.   History: En. 28-101.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 28-101.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 423, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 336, L. 2007.