85-7-2211. Irrigation ditches -- duties relating to safety. An irrigation district or private person or entity owning or operating irrigation diversions, aqueducts, canals, ditches, drains, flumes, headgates, siphons, or other water conveyance structures or infrastructure shall keep these structures and infrastructure in good general repair and condition. For the purpose of protecting persons and property from injury or damage, the irrigation district, private person, or entity has no duty to:
(1) erect fences or other security measures;
(2) install grates or other protective devices where conveyed water goes underground or under a bridge or other object; or
(3) prevent access to water conveyance structures or facilities by persons or animals.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 570, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 305, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Irrigation Districts
Part 22. Miscellaneous Provisions
85-7-2201. Limitation on actions attacking decrees
85-7-2202. Consolidation of appeals
85-7-2203. Nonsubstantial errors disregarded -- rules of practice -- costs
85-7-2204. Written consent of owners -- acknowledgment and recording requirements
85-7-2205. Definition of irrigable land
85-7-2206. through 85-7-2210 reserved