Property Ownership
In Montana, a property owner who grants a utility easement across their land retains:
ANo rights to use the easement area
BFee ownership of the land subject to the utility's right to use the easement area for its specified purpose✓ Correct
CThe right to build permanent structures within the easement
DThe right to terminate the easement at any time
Explanation
Granting a utility easement in Montana does not transfer fee ownership—the property owner retains title to the land subject to the easement. The utility has only the right to use the easement area for the specified purpose (power lines, pipelines, etc.
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