Montana SB239 allows governing bodies to file amicus briefs and intervene in civil cases challenging subdivision applications.
Montana SB239 amends existing law to allow governing bodies to file amicus briefs and intervene in civil cases challenging subdivision applications. The bill specifies that courts must invite governing bodies to participate as amicus curiae and file briefs when interpreting statutes related to land use. Additionally, it allows nonparties who file amicus briefs to intervene in cases and seek a stay of the order pending appeal. The court must grant the stay until the issue is finally resolved on appeal.
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