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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Open-space land, the title to or interest or right in which has been acquired under this chapter, may not be converted or diverted from open-space land use unless the conversion or diversion is:
(a) necessary to the public interest;
(b) not in conflict with the program of comprehensive planning for the area; and
(c) permitted by the conditions imposed at the time of the creation of the conservation easement, in the terms of the acquisition agreement, or by the governing body resolution.
(2) Other real property of at least equal fair market value and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location for use as open-space land must be substituted within a reasonable period not exceeding 3 years for any real property converted or diverted from open-space land use. Property substituted is subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 76. Land Resources and Use § 76-6-107. Conversion or diversion of open-space land - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-76-land-resources-and-use/mt-st-76-6-107/
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