Montana § 76-15-903 Definitions

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§ 76-15-903 — Definitions

Montana § 76-15-903

Title 76LAND RESOURCES AND USE

Ch. 15CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Part 9Coal Bed Methane Protection

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Mont. Code Ann. § 76-15-903 (2026).

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76-15-903 . Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1)"Agricultural production" means the production of:

(a)any growing grass, crops, or trees attached to the surface of the land; or

(b)farm animals with commercial value.

(2)"Coal bed methane developer or operator" means the person who acquires a lease for the purpose of extracting natural gas from a coal bed.

(3)"Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation as provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33.

(4)"Emergency" means the loss of a water supply that must be replaced immediately to avoid substantial damage to a landowner or a water right holder.

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76-15-903 . Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Agricultural production" means the production of:
(a) any growing grass, crops, or trees attached to the surface of the land; or
(b) farm animals with commercial value.
(2) "Coal bed methane developer or operator" means the person who acquires a lease for the purpose of extracting natural gas from a coal bed.
(3) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation as provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33.
(4) "Emergency" means the loss of a water supply that must be replaced immediately to avoid substantial damage to a landowner or a water right holder.