85-1-223. Negotiations with other states by the department. The department may negotiate with the duly constituted authorities or agencies of other states and of the United States in the preparation of interstate compacts or agreements governing the use, distribution, and allocation of the water of any stream or streams flowing from Montana into such other states or flowing from such other states into Montana. It shall cooperate with other states and with the United States in making the necessary studies and obtaining the data necessary to the preparation of the compacts. This authority and the duties hereby imposed are limited to the preparation and proposal of the compact and the compact or agreement is not binding upon the state of Montana until approved by the legislature of Montana and the legislatures of the other state or states involved in the compact.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 27, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 1956.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1965; Sec. 81-2009, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 89-142 by Sec. 112, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 89-142.
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