7-5-4203. Effective date of ordinances and resolutions. (1) An ordinance passed by the council of any city or town may not become effective until 30 days after its passage except:
(a) general appropriation ordinances providing for the ordinary and current expenses of the city or town; and
(b) emergency measures.
(2) A resolution is immediately effective unless a delayed effective date is specified in the resolution.
History: En. Ch. 167, L. 1907; Sec. 3268, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5060, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5060, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1106(part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 311, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 309, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business
Part 42. Municipal Ordinances and Resolutions
7-5-4201. Municipal ordinances
7-5-4202. Incorporation of technical codes by reference
7-5-4203. Effective date of ordinances and resolutions
7-5-4204. Details relating to emergency measures
7-5-4205. Powers of mayor related to ordinances and resolutions
7-5-4206. Procedure to veto ordinance or resolution
7-5-4207. Penalties for violation of municipal ordinances