Montana Code Annotated
Part 47. Annexation With the Provision of Services
7-2-4718. Construction

7-2-4718. Construction. (1) The method of annexation authorized in this part is independent from other methods of annexation authorized by state law.
(2) The governing body of the municipality to which territory is proposed to be annexed may in its discretion select one of the annexation procedures in parts 42 through 47 that is appropriate to the circumstances of the particular annexation. The municipal governing body must then follow the specific procedures prescribed in the appropriate part.
History: En. 11-525 by Sec. 12, Ch. 364, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-525(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 642, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 130, L. 1981.

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Montana Code Annotated

Title 7. Local Government

Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments

Part 47. Annexation With the Provision of Services

7-2-4701. Short title

7-2-4702. Findings

7-2-4703. Purpose

7-2-4704. Definitions

7-2-4705. Annexation by municipalities providing services

7-2-4706. Appeal if municipal governing body fails to act on petition

7-2-4707. Resolution of intention to annex

7-2-4708. Notice of hearing

7-2-4709. Hearing on question of annexation

7-2-4710. Protest

7-2-4711. Ordinance of annexation

7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation

7-2-4713. Effective date of annexation

7-2-4714. Filing of annexation order

7-2-4715. Simultaneous proceedings for several areas

7-2-4716. Effect of annexation

7-2-4717. Certain expenditures authorized

7-2-4718. Construction

7-2-4719. through 7-2-4730 reserved

7-2-4731. Plans and report on extension of services required -- consultation with county

7-2-4732. Contents of plan for extension of services

7-2-4733. Vote required on proposed capital improvements

7-2-4734. Standards to be met before annexation can occur

7-2-4735. Guidelines for new boundaries of municipality

7-2-4736. Preservation of existing garbage or solid waste service in event of annexation

7-2-4737. through 7-2-4740 reserved

7-2-4741. Right to court review when area annexed

7-2-4742. Court review and decision when area annexed

7-2-4743. Presumption that municipal actions lawful

7-2-4744. Appeal from district court

7-2-4745. Effect of appeal on effective date of annexation

7-2-4746. Appeal provisions exclusive

7-2-4747. through 7-2-4750 reserved

7-2-4751. Right to court review when area not annexed

7-2-4752. Court review and decision when area not annexed

7-2-4753. through 7-2-4760 reserved

7-2-4761. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed