- (1) No special recreational use of state trust land may occur without a special recreational use license.
- (2) Special recreational use licenses are issued at department discretion.
- (3) The cost of the license is determined by the department based on the full market value of the use. The department may use a competitive bidding process to determine the full market value. If a competitive bid process is used, the department may set a minimum bid amount according to the best interest of the trust.
- (4) The department may reject a license application or a competitive bid if acceptance would not be in the best interest of the trust.
- (5) The department may grant a license that provides the exclusive authorization for a specific activity in an area. However, even if a license is exclusive, the department may grant other licenses for other types of activities on the same land.
- (6) To apply for a special recreational use license, a person must be 18 years of age or older and must submit an application to the area or unit office where the activity is proposed to occur. Applications must include a description or map of the area proposed for use.
- (7) The department must attempt to notify an underlying lessee of a license application.
- (8) A license must include terms regulating motorized vehicle use and requiring that only certified weed seed free hay be used on the state trust land. The license may include other use restrictions.
- (9) The holder of the special recreational use license shall comply with all provisions of the license.
- (10) A license issued under this rule does not prohibit general recreational use of the licensed area.
Authorizing statute(s): 77-1-209, 77-1-804, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 77-1-804, MCA
History: NEW, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-91, Eff. 11/8/25.