(1) The two circumstances that allow for a scenic-historic byway to be removed from designation are:
- (a) voluntary removal when local government or tribal government no longer wants its designation; and
- (b) nonconformance removal when the scenic-historic byway loses the intrinsic values specified in original nomination for designation.
(2) Removal of scenic-historic byway designation requires:
- (a) local governments, tribal governments, and stakeholders to follow steps and procedures provided by the Montana Department of Transportation; and
- (b) a vote of the Montana Transportation Commission.
Authorizing statute(s): 60-2-602, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 60-2-601, 60-2-602, MCA
History: NEW, 2005 MAR p. 93, Eff. 1/14/05; AMD, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-232, Eff. 11/8/25.