Montana Statutes
§ 75-5-101 — Policy
75-5-101 . Policy. It is the public policy of this state to:
(1)conserve water by protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality and potability of water for public water supplies, wildlife, fish and aquatic life, agriculture, industry, recreation, and other beneficial uses;
(2)provide a comprehensive program for the prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution; and
(3)balance the inalienable rights to pursue life's basic necessities and possess and use property in lawful ways with the policy of preventing, abating, and controlling water pollution in implementing the program referred to in subsection (2).
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Montana § 75-5-101 (Policy) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
En. Sec. 121, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 455, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4801(1); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 361, L. 2003.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 75-5-101
Policy§ 75-5-103
Definitions§ 75-5-104
Special Applicability§ 75-5-105
Confidentiality Of Records§ 75-5-107
Venue Generally§ 75-5-1101
Short Title§ 75-5-1102
Definitions§ 75-5-1104
Authorization Of Agreement -- Content§ 75-5-1105
Rulemaking§ 75-5-1106
Revolving Fund§ 75-5-1107
Uses Of Revolving Fund§ 75-5-1108
Use Of Funds -- Statutory Appropriation