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TITLE 77. STATE LANDS
CHAPTER 2. TRANSFERS AND RESERVATIONS OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
Part 3. Sales
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Mont. Code Ann. § 77-2-324

Preference to lessee of land

The lessee of the land need not make a higher bid than others, but the lessee has the option to match the high bid and must be given the preference. If the lessee matches the high bid, bidding must be reopened to all bidders, with the lessee retaining the right of preference to match the ultimate high bid and be awarded the sale.

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History:
En. Sec. 75, Ch. 60, L. 1927
Amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 177, L. 1933
Re-en. Sec. 1805.75, R.C.M. 1935
Amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 184, L. 1961
Amd. Sec. 58, Ch. 428, L. 1973
R.C.M. 1947, 81-912(part)
Amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 602, L. 1989
Amd. Sec. 2547, Ch. 56, L. 2009 (HB 37 - Campbell, Margarett (D) HD 31)
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