Montana § 76-12-112 Duties Of Board -- Administrative Rules And Hearing Requirements

Montana Statutes

§ 76-12-112 — Duties Of Board -- Administrative Rules And Hearing Requirements

Montana § 76-12-112

Title 76LAND RESOURCES AND USE

Ch. 12WILD AND SCENIC RESOURCES

Part 1Natural Areas

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Mont. Code Ann. § 76-12-112 (2026).

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76-12-112 . Duties of board -- administrative rules and hearing requirements.

(1)The board shall, after at least one public hearing, promulgate comprehensive regulations for the protection of acquired and designated natural areas within its jurisdiction. Such regulations shall be consistent with the intent of this part and shall be promulgated and enforced so as to protect the qualities of the natural areas. Special attention shall be given to protecting areas from recreational overuse.

(2)The regulations shall provide for meetings by the board for the receipt of testimony on the department's proposed designation of natural areas. No area shall be designated by the board unless the opportunity for public testimony has been afforded at meetings provided for in the regulations and positive

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76-12-112 . Duties of board -- administrative rules and hearing requirements. (1) The board shall, after at least one public hearing, promulgate comprehensive regulations for the protection of acquired and designated natural areas within its jurisdiction. Such regulations shall be consistent with the intent of this part and shall be promulgated and enforced so as to protect the qualities of the natural areas. Special attention shall be given to protecting areas from recreational overuse.
(2) The regulations shall provide for meetings by the board for the receipt of testimony on the department's proposed designation of natural areas. No area shall be designated by the board unless the opportunity for public testimony has been afforded at meetings provided for in the regulations and positive notification of all involved landowners and lessees has been made.
(3) The board shall consider the department's recommendations as provided in 76-12-121 (4) and issue a statement of its decision.