§ 76-15-401 — Study Of Problems Relating To Soil And Water Conservation

Montana § 76-15-401

• Jurisdiction: Montana
• Title 76: LAND RESOURCES AND USE
• Ch. 15: CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
• Part 4: Operation of Conservation Districts

Text

76-15-401 . Study of problems relating to soil and water conservation. (1) A conservation district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power to:
(a) conduct surveys, investigations, and research relating to the character of soil erosion, floodwater and sediment damages, and water quality as it pertains to saline seep and to the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and the preventive and control measures and works of improvement needed;
(b) publish the results of such surveys, investigations, or research; and
(c) disseminate information concerning such preventive and control measures and works of improvement.
(2) In order to avoid duplication of research activities, no district shall initiate any research program except in cooperation with the government of this state or any of its agencies or with the United States or any of its agencies.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 8, Ch. 72, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 5, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 291, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 431, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 75, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 395, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 76-108(A)(1).