Whenever the leased lands are under certificate of purchase or patents have been issued and in all cases where the lands are under lease for grazing, agriculture, or similar purposes, care shall be taken in issuing the coal mining lease to protect the rights of the purchaser or lessee.
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-3-304
Protection of rights of purchasers or prior lessees
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