Montana Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities § 22-3-435. Report of discovered heritage properties or paleontological remains

Any person conducting activities, including survey, excavation, or construction, who discovers on any lands owned by the state any heritage property or paleontological remains as defined in 22-3-421 or who finds that an operation licensed or otherwise entitled by the state may damage heritage properties or paleontological remains on any lands owned by the state shall promptly report to the historic preservation officer the discovery of such findings and shall take all reasonable steps to ensure preservation of the heritage property or paleontological remains.