Land Use & Zoning
In Montana, 'agricultural preservation easements' (conservation easements on farmland) can be used to:
AForce neighboring landowners to maintain agricultural use
BPermanently protect agricultural land from residential or commercial development in exchange for tax benefits or payment to the landowner✓ Correct
COnly protect land within 5 miles of a national park
DTransfer ownership of agricultural land to the state
Explanation
Agricultural conservation easements are voluntary agreements where landowners receive compensation or tax benefits in exchange for permanently restricting development of their farmland or ranchland, preserving it for agricultural use.
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