Right to Farm in Montana (2026)
3 rules on the books across Montana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Agricultural Zoning Protection
State rules that limit how cities and counties may zone or restrict agricultural land uses, including livestock and crop operations.
Montana: statewide
StatewideFew RestrictionsMontana counties may zone to protect farmland, and the Right to Farm and Ranch Act (MCA 76-2-901 to 76-2-903) bars…
Read full rule →Billings
Some RestrictionsBillings has no dedicated agricultural zoning district. Its zoning code classifies farming as its own use category…
Read full rule →Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsUnincorporated Yellowstone County's Agriculture (A) zoning district exists, under Section 27-901, "to protect and…
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