85-9-405. Directors' powers over property. On behalf of the district, the directors may:
(1) enter private property for the purposes of making surveys, provided that just compensation for actual damages is made;
(2) appropriate water and initiate or participate in the adjudication of streams;
(3) acquire, undertake, construct, develop, improve, maintain, and operate works and all incidental facilities;
(4) acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, grant, devise, or otherwise lands, water, water rights, or rights-of-way as necessary for the execution of any authorized function of the district. Title to all property (including water rights) shall be in the name of the district.
(5) hold and dispose of property as necessary or convenient in the performance of the functions of the district;
(6) allocate or reallocate unused waters of the district.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 100, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 89-3414(4), (6) thru (8), (10), (18).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 9. Conservancy Districts
Part 4. Organization and Procedure
85-9-401. District directors -- appointment, term of office, vacancies, first meeting, and bond
85-9-402. Officers and meetings
85-9-403. Directors' powers -- conduct of business
85-9-404. Directors' powers to adopt rules
85-9-405. Directors' powers over property
85-9-406. Directors' powers over finance
85-9-408. Contracts and agreements by directors
85-9-409. Participation in federal programs
85-9-410. Condemnation authorized
85-9-411. Annual report of directors' activities
85-9-412. through 85-9-420 reserved