Montana Statutes
§ 85-1-205 — Acquisition Of Water In Federal Reservoirs
85-1-205 . Acquisition of water in federal reservoirs. The department may acquire water or water storage by purchase option or agreement with the federal government from any federal reservoir for the purpose of sale, rent, or distribution for any beneficial use. In such cases, the department is not required to construct any diversion or appropriation facilities or works, and it may sell, rent, or distribute such water at such rates and under such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 21, Ch. 35, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 349.22, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 136, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 255, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 460, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 89-125(7); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 706, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 573, L. 1985.
Nearby Sections
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§ 85-1-101
Policy Considerations§ 85-1-102
Definitions§ 85-1-103
Interpretation Of Title§ 85-1-104
Through 85-1-110 Reserved§ 85-1-111
Public Ways§ 85-1-112
Navigable Waters§ 85-1-113
Through 85-1-120 Reserved§ 85-1-121
Repealed§ 85-1-122
Clark Fork River§ 85-1-201
Rules§ 85-1-202
Repealed§ 85-1-203
State Water Plan§ 85-1-204
Department Powers Over State Water§ 85-1-206
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