Montana Title 77. State Lands § 77-1-907. Qualifications for commercial lessees--bonds

(1) Before accepting any offer for a commercial lease, the board shall establish, to its satisfaction, the financial capability of the person seeking the commercial lease and the legal authority of the person to conduct business in the state. Prior to executing a commercial lease, the board may require the posting of bonds, sureties, guarantees, or a letter of credit sufficient to ensure that the commercial purposes will be conducted as proposed with no harm to the financial interests of the beneficiaries.

(2) All commercial leases of which the commercial purpose includes the use of a hazardous substance as defined in 75-10-602 must be bonded to ensure a degree of cleanup of the hazardous substance that ensures protection of public health, safety, and welfare and of the environment in a manner that protects the long-term financial interest of the beneficiaries.