Montana Code 76-11-202. Purpose
76-11-202. Purpose. (1) The legislature finds that the soils of the state of Montana are one of its most basic and precious natural resources and that detailed knowledge of soil capabilities and adaptability is essential for:
Terms Used In Montana Code 76-11-202
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)making wise land use decisions;
(b)preparing plans for cities, towns, counties, planning boards, farmers, foresters, industrial developers, and residential developers;
(c)locating and designing buildings, highways, reservoirs, and recreation areas; and
(d)protecting our forest, range, and agricultural lands.
(2)Pursuant to these findings, it is the intention of the legislature to accelerate the survey and mapping of the state’s soil resources, to set a goal of completing the soil survey and mapping program.