85-5-406. Interference with actions of commissioner. A person opening or closing a headgate after being set by the commissioner or who in any manner interferes with the commissioner in the discharge of the commissioner's duties is guilty of contempt of court and may be proceeded against for contempt of court as provided in contempt cases.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 181, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 7157, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7157, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 89-1022; amd. Sec. 2782, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
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