Montana Statutes
§ 82-4-238 — Successor Operator
82-4-238 . Successor operator. When one operator succeeds another at an uncompleted operation, either by sale, assignment, lease, or otherwise, the department may release the first operator from all liability under this part as to that particular operation if both operators have been issued a permit and have otherwise complied with the requirements of this part, and the successor operator assumes, as part of the obligation under this part, all liability for the reclamation of the area of land affected by the former operator.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 18, Ch. 325, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1051; amd. Sec. 2733, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Nearby Sections
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§ 82-4-1001
Penalty Factors§ 82-4-1003
Through 82-4-1005 Reserved§ 82-4-1006
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Account§ 82-4-101
Short Title§ 82-4-102
Intent -- Findings -- Policy And Purpose§ 82-4-103
Definitions§ 82-4-104
Application§ 82-4-105
Through 82-4-110 Reserved§ 82-4-111
Repealed§ 82-4-112
Administration§ 82-4-113
Receipts Paid Into General Fund§ 82-4-114
Through 82-4-120 Reserved§ 82-4-121
Permit Required§ 82-4-122
Application And Approval Of Permit