2-89-206. Title to centennial acre. (1) Title to the centennial acre remains with the state.
     (2) The holder of a deed sold through the provisions of this part is entitled to "general enjoyment of the riches of the treasure state" in return for purchase of the deed, which indicates an "investment in the last of what is best" in America. Such a deed for 1 square inch of land does not confer title to the land described in the deed.
     (3) The centennial acre must be managed by the department. Until June 30, 1991, such management must be in consultation with the office. The department may adopt such regulations for the use of the land as it considers necessary for the protection of the land, public use of the land, and enjoyment by the deed holders. Such regulations may include the right to restrict access to the land if such access hinders or infringes on the department's management.
     (4) Any mineral, oil and gas, or other valuable interest, and all income, fees, or royalty proceeds of the land remain the property of the state of Montana. Such income, if any, must be deposited to the account of the Montana statehood centennial office as set forth in section 7, Chapter 664, Laws of 1985, and after the termination of the office, it must be deposited to the account of the public school fund as provided for in 20-9-601.
     (5) No dwellings, structures, or any physical thing may be erected on the land by any deed holder except in conformance with general regulations adopted by the department.
     (6) The regulations adopted under this section must be posted at the centennial acre and are not subject to the provisions of Title 2, chapter 4.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 489, L. 1985.