# Mont. Code Ann. § 70-30-110: 70-30-110 Survey and location of property to be taken -- greatest public good -- least private injury

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 70-30-110
- **Heading:** 70-30-110 Survey and location of property to be taken -- greatest public good -- least private injury
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 70 / Chapter 30 / Part 1 / Section 70-30-110

## Text

70-30-110 . Survey and location of property to be taken -- greatest public good -- least private injury. (1) In all cases in which land is required for public use, the state or its agents in charge of the public use may survey and locate the land to be used. The use must be located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury, and the location is subject to the provisions of 70-30-206 . The state or its agents in charge of the public use may, after giving 30 days' written notice to the owners and persons in possession of the land, enter upon the land and make examination, surveys, and maps of the land. The entry does not constitute a cause of action in favor of the owners of the land except from injuries resulting from negligence or intentional acts. Upon written request of the state or its agents, the owner shall provide the names and addresses of all persons who are in possession of the owner's land within 14 days from receipt of the written notice. The state or its agents shall within 14 days from receipt of that information furnish written notice to the listed persons.

(2) Prior to or at the time of rejection of the final written offer as referred to in 70-30-111 (1)(d), the condemnee may provide to the condemnor the condemnee's claim of appropriate measures that the condemnee considers necessary to minimize damages to the property directly affected by the project as well as to minimize damages incurred to the remaining parcel of property.

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