Lege TREND + Legal TREND. Gov. Sues Attorney General over AG Opinion on Conservation Easements.

Where: Montana

What did this Attorney General Opinion say that prompted  a lawsuit by the Governor?

  • state land board is required to vote on all but the smallest conservation easements that state agencies proposed

Why is this a big deal?

  • Impacts a state program supporting Hunting & Fishing
  • Impacts private property rights by limiting use of ranch land

Missoula Current | Bullock sues AG Fox over approval authority for conservation easements