Montana Statutes
§ 77-4-102 — Definitions
77-4-102 . Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1)"Geothermal development" means any of the operations or facilities necessary for the production of geothermal resources.
(2)"Geothermal resources" means the natural heat energy of the earth, including the energy, in whatever form, which may be found in any position and at any depth below the surface of the earth, either present in, resulting from, created by, or which may be extracted from such natural heat and all minerals in solution or other products obtained from the material medium of any geothermal resource.
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Legislative History
En. 81-2602 by Sec. 2, Ch. 111, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2602(part).
Nearby Sections
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§ 77-4-101
Geothermal Leases Authorized§ 77-4-102
Definitions§ 77-4-103
Rules§ 77-4-104
Nature Of Geothermal Resources§ 77-4-105
State Retention Of Geothermal Resources§ 77-4-106
Bonding Requirements§ 77-4-107
Compensation To Surface Lessee§ 77-4-109
Conflicting Leases§ 77-4-110
Through 77-4-120 Reserved§ 77-4-121
Provisions Of The Lease§ 77-4-122
Duration Of Lease§ 77-4-123
Extension Of Lease§ 77-4-124
Operating Agreements§ 77-4-125
Pooling Agreements And Unit Operations