85-1-205. Acquisition of water in federal reservoirs. The department may acquire water or water storage by purchase option or agreement with the federal government from any federal reservoir for the purpose of sale, rent, or distribution for any beneficial use. In such cases, the department is not required to construct any diversion or appropriation facilities or works, and it may sell, rent, or distribute such water at such rates and under such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate.
History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 35, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 349.22, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 136, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 255, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 460, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 89-125(7); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 706, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 573, L. 1985.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
85-1-204. Department powers over state water
85-1-205. Acquisition of water in federal reservoirs
85-1-206. Construction of works by department
85-1-207. Determination of costs of works
85-1-208. Construction across streams, highways, or other obstacles
85-1-209. Acquisition of property by department
85-1-210. Disposal of property by department
85-1-211. Management of property -- water contracts
85-1-213. Institution of court actions by department
85-1-214. Exercise of department powers -- scope of jurisdiction
85-1-215. Department duties -- records and operations
85-1-216. Limitations on liabilities and obligations
85-1-217. Restoration and repair of damaged property
85-1-218. Employment of county surveyors
85-1-219. State-owned works -- department approval -- bids -- procurement of goods and services
85-1-221. Contracts with the United States
85-1-222. Conformity to federal regulations authorized