No mining lessee may, during any preliminary prospecting period contained in any lease, remove any metalliferous minerals or gems from the leased premises, except as are necessary for the proper testing and sampling of the lands or mineral rights, and except as are permitted by the board.
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-3-118
Restrictions on removal of minerals and gems during preliminary prospecting period
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