Montana Statutes
§ 85-2-605 — Reservations
85-2-605 . Reservations.
(1)The department may apply for reservations and shall, as rapidly as possible, assist other appropriate state agencies and political subdivisions in applying for reservations within the basin. The United States or any agency of the United States may apply for reservation of water in the basin under 85-2-316 for beneficial use of that water in the state of Montana. Particular emphasis must be given to applications to reserve water for agricultural, municipal, and minimum flow purposes for the protection of existing rights and aquatic life.
(2)Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, the department shall extend the duration of the 14 conservation district reservations and 8 municipal reservations approved by administrative order dated December 15, 1978, in
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Legislative History
En. 89-8-107 by Sec. 5, Ch. 116, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 416, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 89-8-107 ; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 145, L. 1997.
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§ 85-2-101
Declaration Of Policy And Purpose§ 85-2-102
Definitions§ 85-2-103
Measurement Of Water§ 85-2-104
Repealed§ 85-2-105
Water Policy Interim Committee Duties§ 85-2-106
Through 85-2-110 Reserved§ 85-2-111
Department Powers§ 85-2-112
Department Duties§ 85-2-113
Department Powers And Duties§ 85-2-114
Judicial Enforcement§ 85-2-115
Entry On Land§ 85-2-116
Legal Assistance§ 85-2-118
Through 85-2-120 Reserved