85-2-703. Negotiation with federal government. The compact commission may also enter into separate negotiations with the federal government for the conclusion of compacts concerning the equitable division and apportionment of water between the state and its people and the federal government claiming non-Indian reserved waters within the state. The terms and conditions of such negotiations shall be the same as provided in this section for negotiations with Indian tribes.
History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 697, L. 1979.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water
Part 7. Indian and Federal Water Rights -- Water Rights Within Indian Reservations
85-2-702. Negotiation with Indian tribes
85-2-703. Negotiation with federal government
85-2-704. Termination of negotiations
85-2-705. Status reports to chief water judge
85-2-706. Renumbered 85-20-401
85-2-707. Renumbered 85-20-402
85-2-708. Water administration interim agreements within Indian reservations