7-13-4512. Referendum. (1) The commissioners may adopt a resolution causing a referendum to be submitted to the registered electors who reside within a proposed local water quality district to authorize the creation of the district and establish fees. The election must be conducted in accordance with Title 13, chapter 1, part 5.
(2) The referendum must state:
(a) the type and maximum rate of the initial proposed fees that would be imposed, consistent with the requirements of 7-13-4523;
(b) the maximum dollar amount for a family residential unit;
(c) the type of activities proposed to be financed, including a general description of the local water quality program; and
(d) a general description of the areas included in the proposed district.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 357, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 147, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 45. Local Water Quality Districts
7-13-4501. Findings and purpose
7-13-4504. Authorization to initiate creation of a local water quality district
7-13-4505. Public meeting -- resolution of intention to create local water quality district
7-13-4506. Participation of cities and towns
7-13-4507. Notice of resolutions of intention and concurrence
7-13-4509. Right to protest -- procedure
7-13-4511. Sufficient protest to require referendum
7-13-4514. and 7-13-4515 reserved
7-13-4517. Powers and duties of board of directors
7-13-4518. Powers and duties of commissioners
7-13-4519. Role of county attorney -- contracts for legal services
7-13-4521. Implementation of program
7-13-4522. Changes in district boundaries
7-13-4523. Fees -- determination of rates -- increases -- exemption for agricultural water use
7-13-4524. Procedure to collect fees
7-13-4525. Disposition and administration of proceeds
7-13-4527. Creation of joint local water quality districts
7-13-4528. Composition of board of directors of joint district -- terms
7-13-4529. Administration of funds in joint districts