# Mont. Code Ann. § 77-2-204: 77-2-204 Notification of proposed exchange -- hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T77_C2_P2_S77-2-204

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 77-2-204
- **Heading:** 77-2-204 Notification of proposed exchange -- hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 77 / Chapter 2 / Part 2 / Section 77-2-204

## Text

77-2-204 . Notification of proposed exchange -- hearing. (1) Upon receipt of a proposal for an exchange of land under this part, the board shall give notice of the proposed exchange by certified mail to each person who has leased, under chapter 1 of this title, any portion of land involved in the proposed exchange. Any such leaseholder may present written or oral comments on the proposed exchange to the board before or during the hearing required by subsection (2). The notice must contain a statement informing the recipient of this right to comment.

(2) A public hearing on any exchange under this part shall be held in the county containing the state land to be exchanged. When specific objections to the proposed exchange are raised before or during any such hearing pursuant to subsection (1), the board shall make findings of fact responding to such objections and explaining their action.

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