Montana SB520 revises laws on mining leases on state lands, including lease terms and public inspection rights.
Montana SB520 revises laws regarding mining leases on state lands. It mandates that mining leases for metalliferous minerals or gems must be for a primary term of at least 10 years and can be extended if nonmetallic minerals are produced in commercial quantities. The bill also allows the board to modify lease terms and conditions or extend lease terms by agreement with the permittee or lessee.
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