1. (1) The department shall present the preliminary review of the nominated tract to the board.

   a) If the board disapproves acquiring a tract, the department shall remove the tract from nomination and eliminate it from further review.

   b) If the board approves the preliminary review, the department shall begin a due-diligence evaluation.

Authorizing statute(s): 77-2-362, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 77-2-364, MCA

History: NEW, 2004 MAR p. 2399, Eff. 10/8/04.