76-16-307. Requirement to lease available state lands. State land situated that is within the boundaries of a grazing district created under this chapter and that is not otherwise disposed of by the department must be leased by the grazing district at a reasonable rental when offered for lease to the officers of the grazing district by the department. However, the officers of the grazing district may appear or submit evidence in writing before the department and show reason and cause for a change in the rental. If there is cause, the department may reappraise the land in question. The department shall require that all state districts comply with this section.

     History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 208, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 46-2316; amd. Sec. 310, Ch. 418, L. 1995.