Property Ownership
In Montana, a property owner who 'dedicates' land to the public for a road is transferring:
AFee simple ownership to the government✓ Correct
BAn easement for public right-of-way
CA leasehold interest to the county
DA license to use the land temporarily
Explanation
When a property owner dedicates land for a public road, they typically transfer fee simple ownership of that strip to the government (county, city, or state), which then maintains it as a public right-of-way.
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