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County attorney says state law limits road-equipment use to county highways
Summary
Madison County Attorney Colton Lauer told commissioners that, under Montana law, county road equipment may be used only on county highways and read several Montana Code citations into the record while the board discussed using equipment at the county fair.
Commissioner Ron E. Nye raised whether county road equipment, including a water truck and roller, could be used on county property for the upcoming county fair. Madison County Attorney Colton Lauer responded that, under Montana law, county road equipment may be used only on county highways and read statute citations into the record.
Lauer read the minutes' listed citations aloud during the meeting: MCA 7-14-25-13, MCA 7-14-21-24, MCA 7-14-21-23 and MCA 7-14-23-03 (as recorded in the minutes). Commissioners discussed use on county property and how to comply with state law; other staff and participants who commented on the item included Sheriff Duncan Hedges, Planning Director Cody Marxer and meeting participants listed as Lutgen and Robbins.
The minutes reflect legal guidance recorded during discussion but do not show the board adopting a policy exception or authorizing equipment use for the fair during this session. The county attorney's reading of statutes was captured in the official minutes and should be treated as guidance to be followed or tested in later agenda action if the board seeks an exception or formal authorization.
