Revise subdivision family transfer laws

SB 477 would revise Montana's land division rules to clarify exemptions for transfers to immediate family members. It allows landowners to divide property within approved subdivisions for gifts or sales to family without full subdivision review, provided parcels meet minimum size requirements (5 acres in zoning districts) and taxes are paid. The bill requires a public hearing, an affidavit confirming the transfer isn't evading regulations, and a 2-year ownership hold period for family recipients. These changes aim to streamline family land transfers while maintaining survey, zoning, and tax compliance.