Montana Statutes
§ 23-2-402 — Purpose -- Intent
Montana·Title 23 PARKS, RECREATION, SPORTS, AND GAMBLING·Ch. 2 RECREATION·Part 4 Management of Smith River
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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Legislative History
En. Sec. 2, Ch. 512, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 363, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Nearby Sections
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§ 23-2-101
Legislative Findings -- Purpose§ 23-2-102
Department To Implement Federal Act§ 23-2-104
Through 23-2-107 Reserved§ 23-2-110
Definitions§ 23-2-301
Definitions§ 23-2-303
Through 23-2-308 Reserved§ 23-2-309
Land Title Unaffected§ 23-2-310
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