Montana § 23-2-402 Purpose -- Intent

Montana Statutes

§ 23-2-402 — Purpose -- Intent

Montana § 23-2-402

Title 23PARKS, RECREATION, SPORTS, AND GAMBLING

Ch. 2RECREATION

Part 4Management of Smith River

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Mont. Code Ann. § 23-2-402 (2026).

Text

23-2-402 . Purpose -- intent.

(1)The purpose of this part is to:

(a)provide continued recreational and commercial use and enjoyment of the Smith River waterway, consistent with the river's capacity;

(b)seek ways to minimize conflicts between river users and private landowners; and

(c)protect the integrity of the river's water and canyon resources for future generations.

(2)The intent of this part is to interpret and implement this part in a manner consistent with the statement of purpose for the state park system in 23-1-101 .

(3)This part may not be construed in any way to restrict a landowner's access to or use of the landowner's land, improvements, water rights, or adjacent waterways.

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23-2-402 . Purpose -- intent. (1) The purpose of this part is to:
(a) provide continued recreational and commercial use and enjoyment of the Smith River waterway, consistent with the river's capacity;
(b) seek ways to minimize conflicts between river users and private landowners; and
(c) protect the integrity of the river's water and canyon resources for future generations.
(2) The intent of this part is to interpret and implement this part in a manner consistent with the statement of purpose for the state park system in 23-1-101 .
(3) This part may not be construed in any way to restrict a landowner's access to or use of the landowner's land, improvements, water rights, or adjacent waterways.