22-3-1004. Montana heritage preservation and development account. (1) There is a Montana heritage preservation and development account in the state special revenue fund.
     (2) Money deposited in the account must be used for:
     (a) the purchase of properties in Virginia City and Nevada City;
     (b) restoration, maintenance, and operation of historic properties in Virginia City and Nevada City; and
     (c) purchasing, restoring, and maintaining historically significant properties in Montana that are in need of preservation.
     (3) The account is statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the Montana heritage preservation and development commission to be used as provided in this section.

     History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 469, L. 1997.