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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
With regard to state parks and fishing access sites, implementation of the good neighbor policy requires that priority is to be given to maintenance of existing facilities, rather than to development or improvement. For purposes of 23-1-126 and this section, “maintenance” means:
(1) placing, cleaning, and stocking of latrines;
(2) garbage and litter removal;
(3) fence installation and repair of existing fences;
(4) weed control;
(5) implementation of safety and health measures required by law to protect the public;
(6) upkeep of established trails, roads, parking areas, boat docks, and similar facilities existing in state parks and fishing access sites on October 1, 1999;
(7) in-kind replacement of existing facilities, including electric lines or facilities, or replacement of those existing facilities with facilities that have less impact on the state park or fishing access site;
(8) erosion control;
(9) streambank stabilization;
(10) erection of barriers necessary to preserve riparian vegetation and habitat;
(11) minimal signage necessary to inform users of appropriate state park or fishing access site use and applicable regulations and of historical, natural, cultural, geographical, and geological features in the area;
(12) measures necessary to ensure compliance with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, when applicable;
(13) planting of native trees, grasses, and shrubs for habitat stabilization and privacy shielding;
(14) installation of fire rings, picnic tables, and trash collection facilities; and
(15) other necessary activities and expenditures consistent with the good neighbor policy and the intent of 23-1-126, 23-1-128, and this section, including new trails, new boat ramps, and necessary new access roads into and within the state park or fishing access site.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling § 23-1-127. Maintenance priority--maintenance defined - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-23-parks-recreation-sports-and-gambling/mt-st-23-1-127/
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