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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in 60-4-213 through 60-4-218, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Abandoned interest” means the fee simple or lesser interest in the subject property after the abandonment has been ordered by the commission.
(2) “Abandonment” means cessation of use of right-of-way or activity on the right-of-way with no intention to reclaim or use the right-of-way again.
(3) “Contiguous property” means subdivided parcels along one side of the length of the remainder.
(4) “Remainder” means the area lying between the centerline and the new right-of-way line as determined by the department, in its sole discretion, as necessary for the reconstruction and maintenance of a road or highway.
(5) “Subject property” means that portion of highway right-of-way for which abandonment is sought.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 60. Highways and Transportation § 60-4-214. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-60-highways-and-transportation/mt-code-ann-sect-60-4-214/
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