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Bill clarifies public-use easements on state trust lands, adds trails as authorized use
Summary
House Bill 299 would replace a vague statutory reference to "other public uses" with a clear cross-reference to MCA 70-31-02 and explicitly authorize public trails as an easement purpose; the Department of Natural Resources and stakeholders said the change removes ambiguity without changing agency authority or costs.
House Bill 299 seeks to remove redundant, vague language in statute about what qualifies as a "public use" when the Land Board grants easements on state trust lands, and to explicitly add public trails to the list of allowable purposes.
Sponsor Rep. Eric Tillman said the current statute…
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