Montana Code Annotated 1997

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     7-8-101. Authorization to transfer property between certain governmental entities. (1) A county, upon first passing a resolution of intent to do so and upon giving notice of such intent by publication as provided in 7-1-2121, shall have power to sell or trade to any city, town, or political subdivision, as the interests of its inhabitants require, any property, however held or acquired, which is not necessary for the conduct of the county business, without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids, or appraisal. Proceeds, if any, shall be distributed according to law. Such transactions shall be made by resolution of the county commissioners involved and entered in the minutes of the regular or special meetings.
     (2) A city or town, upon first passing a resolution of intent to do so and upon giving notice of such intent by publication once a week for 3 weeks in a newspaper published in such city or town or county in which located, shall have power to sell or trade to any county or political subdivision, as the interests of its inhabitants require, any property, however held or acquired, which is not necessary for the conduct of the city or town business, without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids, or appraisal. Proceeds, if any, shall be distributed according to law. Such transactions shall be made by resolution of the councils or commissions involved and entered in the minutes of the regular or special meetings.
     (3) (a) A county shall have power to trade with or purchase from any city, town, or political subdivision such property without an appraisal of the property traded or purchased.
     (b) A city or town shall have power to trade with or purchase from any county or political subdivision such property without an appraisal of the property traded or purchased.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 302, L. 1969; Sec. 16-1009.1, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 301, L. 1969; Sec. 11-964.1, R.C.M. 1947; (3)(a)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 302, L. 1969; Sec. 16-1007.1, R.C.M. 1947; (3)(b)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 301, L. 1969; Sec. 11-964.2, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-964.1, 11-964.2, 16-1007.1, 16-1009.1; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 349, L. 1985.

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