Montana Statutes
§ 3-7-311 — Duties Of Water Masters
3-7-311 . Duties of water masters.
(1)The water master has the general powers given to a master by Rule 53(c), M.R.Civ.P.
(2)Within a reasonable time after June 30, 1983, the water master shall issue a report to the water judge meeting the requirements for the preliminary decree as specified in 85-2-231 .
(3)After a water judge issues a preliminary decree, the water master shall assist the water judge in the performance of the water division's further duties as ordered by the water judge.
(4)A water master may be appointed by a district court to serve as a special master to a district court for actions brought pursuant to 85-2-114 (1) or (3) or 85-5-301 if the appointment is approved by the chief water judge.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 5, Ch. 697, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 103, L. 2009.
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Through 3-7-210 Reserved§ 3-7-211
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Enforcement Of Decrees§ 3-7-213
Repealed§ 3-7-214
Through 3-7-220 Reserved§ 3-7-222
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