7-3-4369. Appropriation of property for public or municipal purposes. Property within the corporate limits of the municipality may be appropriated for any public or municipal purpose, and to the full extent of the authority granted by the constitution of the state, such appropriation shall be made as herein provided. By such appropriation, the municipality may acquire a fee simple title or any less estate, easement, or use. Appropriations of property outside of the corporate limits of the municipality shall be made according to the requirements of and as provided by general law.

Terms Used In Montana Code 7-3-4369

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • 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