Land Use & Zoning
A Montana rancher selling parcels of their land to multiple buyers over a two-year period to avoid subdivision review could be subject to:
ANo regulation since each transaction is separate
BMontana Subdivision and Platting Act review if the sales are deemed to be part of a single subdivision scheme✓ Correct
COnly federal regulation, not state
DOnly local county review with no state involvement
Explanation
Montana's Subdivision and Platting Act includes provisions to prevent evasion through phased sales. If multiple sales over time are deemed a single subdivision scheme, the Act's review requirements may apply.
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