85-1-207. Determination of costs of works. The department, in determining how the cost of works must be met, shall consider the value of public benefits and the repayment capacity of the water users. A state grant may be provided by the department to compensate for the value of public benefits, to minimize the liabilities of the state of Montana, and to pay the difference between the water users' repayment capacity and the cost of works.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 35, Ex. L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 349.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 163, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 158, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 120, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 89-102(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 332, L. 1987.
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