85-25-102. Columbia River treaty account — use
85-25-102. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Columbia River treaty account — use. (1) There is an account within the state special revenue fund provided for in 17-2-102 called the Columbia River treaty account. The department shall administer the account. (2) The Columbia River treaty account must be used to: (a) disburse funds to Lincoln County to compensate the […]
85-20-1901. Water rights compact entered into by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana, the State of Montana, and the United States ratified
85-20-1901. Water rights compact entered into by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana, the State of Montana, and the United States ratified. This Compact is entered into by and among the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana, the State of Montana, and the United State of America […]
85-20-1902. Unitary administration and management ordinance
85-20-1902. Unitary administration and management ordinance. CHAPTER I WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS 1-1-101. Authority. 1. This Ordinance parallels legislation adopted by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes pursuant to Tribal approval of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes-Montana Compact and the Montana Water Use Act of 1973 to effectuate […]
85-25-101. Definitions
85-25-101. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Columbia River treaty” or “treaty” means the Columbia River treaty between Canada and the United States relating to cooperative development of the water resources of the Columbia River basin. (2) ”Department” means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for […]
85-20-1502. reserved
85-20-1502 reserved.
85-20-1503. Definitions
85-20-1503. Definitions. As used in 85-20-1503 through 85-20-1506, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Blackfeet Tribe” means the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian reservation of Montana; and (2) ”Department” means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 489, L. 2007.
85-20-1504. Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact mitigation account — use
85-20-1504. Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact mitigation account — use. (1) There is an account within the state special revenue fund called the Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact mitigation account. The department shall administer the account. Up to $650,000 each fiscal year of interest and earnings on the account must be deposited in the account. (2) The […]
85-20-1505. Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact infrastructure account — use
85-20-1505. Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact infrastructure account — use. (1) There is an account within the state special revenue fund called the Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact infrastructure account. The department shall administer the account. (2) The Blackfeet Tribe water rights compact infrastructure account may be used only for water-related infrastructure projects within the exterior boundaries […]
85-20-1506. Administrative rules
85-20-1506. Administrative rules. (1) The department shall adopt reasonable rules for implementing and administering 85-20-1503 through 85-20-1505. (2) In proposing rules, the department shall: (a) consult with affected stakeholders, including the Pondera County conservation district and the Glacier County conservation district; and (b) give priority to mitigating impacts on water right holders under state law who use water out […]
85-20-1507. through 85-20-1510 reserved
85-20-1507 through 85-20-1510 reserved.