Montana Statutes
§ 85-9-405 — Directors' Powers Over Property
85-9-405 . Directors' powers over property. On behalf of the district, the directors may:
(1)enter private property for the purposes of making surveys, provided that just compensation for actual damages is made;
(2)appropriate water and initiate or participate in the adjudication of streams;
(3)acquire, undertake, construct, develop, improve, maintain, and operate works and all incidental facilities;
(4)acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, grant, devise, or otherwise lands, water, water rights, or rights-of-way as necessary for the execution of any authorized function of the district. Title to all property (including water rights) shall be in the name of the district.
(5)hold and dispose of property as necessary or convenient in the performance of the functions of the district;
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 14, Ch. 100, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 89-3414(4), (6) thru (8), (10), (18).
Nearby Sections
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§ 85-9-101
Policy Considerations§ 85-9-102
Purpose Of Chapter§ 85-9-103
Definitions§ 85-9-104
Limitations§ 85-9-201
Preliminary Survey -- Petition§ 85-9-203
Hearing By Department§ 85-9-205
Procedure For Organization Of District§ 85-9-207
Corporate Nature Of District§ 85-9-208
Filing Of Documents After Organization§ 85-9-301
Procedure For Dissolution Of District§ 85-9-302
Dissolution Election