15-35-103. Severance tax — rates imposed. (1) A severance tax is imposed on each ton of coal produced in the state in accordance with the following schedule:

Heating quality Surface Auger Underground
(Btu per pound of coal): Mining Mining Mining
Under 7,000 10% of value 3.75% of value 3% of value
7,000 and over 15% of value 5% of value 4% of value

Terms Used In Montana Code 15-35-103