85-5-404. Authority of commissioner. Such commissioner shall have authority to enter upon said ditch; open, close, and set headgates; and do whatever else is necessary to apportion and distribute the waters of said ditch to the respective parties according to their respective rights.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 181, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 7155, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7155, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 89-1020.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Water Commissioners and Water Mediators
Part 4. Water Ditches Under Joint or Corporate Control
85-5-402. Appointment of commissioner prior to final decree
85-5-404. Authority of commissioner
85-5-405. Compensation and expenses
85-5-406. Interference with actions of commissioner
85-5-407. Appointment of water commissioner after final decree