1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 76
  3. CHAPTER 13
  4. Part 4
  5. 76-13-402 Basis for management of fire hazards

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 76. LAND RESOURCES AND USE

CHAPTER 13. TIMBER RESOURCES

Part 4. Control of Timber Slash and Debris

Basis For Management Of Fire Hazards

76-13-402. Basis for management of fire hazards. The fire hazard reduction or management referred to in this part must be carried on by the department in keeping with modern and progressive forest practices and effective fire protection and may include but is not limited to the taking of protective measures to prevent injury or the destruction of forest resources without actual abatement of the hazard.

History: Ap. p. Sec. 5, Ch. 207, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 147, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 522, L. 1975; Sec. 28-408, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 8, Ch. 207, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 253, L. 1974; Sec. 28-411, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 28-408(2), 28-411(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 513, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 2, L. 2009.