Montana Code 76-15-903. Definitions
76-15-903. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 76-15-903
- Department: means the department of natural resources and conservation as provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33. See Montana Code 76-15-903
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)”Agricultural production” means the production of:
(a)any growing grass, crops, or trees attached to the surface of the land; or
(b)farm animals with commercial value.
(2)”Coal bed methane developer or operator” means the person who acquires a lease for the purpose of extracting natural gas from a coal bed.
(3)”Department” means the department of natural resources and conservation as provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33.
(4)”Emergency” means the loss of a water supply that must be replaced immediately to avoid substantial damage to a landowner or a water right holder.