85-9-101. Policy considerations. To provide for the conservation and development of the water and land resources of the state of Montana, conserve Montana’s water for utilization for beneficial purposes within the state, and provide for the greatest beneficial use of water within this state, the organization of conservancy districts and the construction of works as defined […]
85-9-102. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to enable the formation of conservancy districts comprised of area in one or more counties to promote the following purposes: (1) prevent and control floods, erosion, and sedimentation; (2) provide for regulation of stream flows and lake levels; (3) improve drainage and to reclaim wet or overflowed lands; (4) promote […]
85-9-103. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Applicant” means a person residing within the boundaries of the proposed district and making a request for a study of the feasibility of forming a conservancy district. (2) ”Board of supervisors” means the board of supervisors of the soil and […]
85-9-104. Limitations. (1) This chapter may not be construed to grant to the district the power to generate, distribute, or sell electrical energy. (2) The provisions of this chapter do not abrogate or limit in any manner the rights, powers, duties, and functions of the department, conservation districts, the department of environmental quality, or the department of […]
