76-5-1103. Water conservation and flood control activities declared public purpose. Such water conservation and flood control activities and their establishment, construction, operation, and maintenance as authorized by this part are declared to be for the protection of the tax base of the city, town, or county; for the protection of public roads, lands, and improvements; for the protection of the public health, sanitation, and safety; and for improvement of the general welfare.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 272, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 284, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 89-3302.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Chapter 5. Flood Plain and Floodway Management
Part 11. Water Conservation and Flood Control Projects
76-5-1101. Water conservation and flood control projects authorized
76-5-1103. Water conservation and flood control activities declared public purpose
76-5-1104. Construction of part
76-5-1105. Division of work into parts
76-5-1106. Requirements to change project boundaries -- election
76-5-1107. Direction and construction responsibility of state or federal government -- local role
76-5-1108. Acquisition of property
76-5-1109. Contracts for use of railroads and highways
76-5-1110. Cooperation with governmental, public, and private agencies
76-5-1111. Apportionment of costs
76-5-1112. Sources of funds for cost of acquiring right-of-way and other costs
76-5-1113. Special assessments for operation and maintenance authorized
76-5-1114. Determination of assessment
76-5-1115. Fees and charges authorized