Montana § 3-7-301 Appointment Of Water Masters -- Removal

Montana Statutes

§ 3-7-301 — Appointment Of Water Masters -- Removal

Montana § 3-7-301

Title 3JUDICIARY, COURTS

Ch. 7WATER COURTS

Part 3Water Masters

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Mont. Code Ann. § 3-7-301 (2026).

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3-7-301 . Appointment of water masters -- removal.

(1)The chief water judge or the water judge in each water division may appoint one or more water masters.

(2)A water master may be appointed after July 1, 1980, and must be appointed on or before July 1, 1982.

(3)In appointing a water master, the water judge shall consider a potential master's experience with water law, water use, and water rights.

(4)A water master shall serve at the pleasure of the chief water judge and may be removed by the chief water judge.

(5)A water master may serve in any water division and may be moved among the water divisions at the discretion of the chief water judge.

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3-7-301 . Appointment of water masters -- removal. (1) The chief water judge or the water judge in each water division may appoint one or more water masters.
(2) A water master may be appointed after July 1, 1980, and must be appointed on or before July 1, 1982.
(3) In appointing a water master, the water judge shall consider a potential master's experience with water law, water use, and water rights.
(4) A water master shall serve at the pleasure of the chief water judge and may be removed by the chief water judge.
(5) A water master may serve in any water division and may be moved among the water divisions at the discretion of the chief water judge.