87-5-501. State policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Montana that its fish and wildlife resources and particularly the fishing waters within the state are to be protected and preserved to the end that they be available for all time, without change, in their natural existing state except as may be necessary and appropriate after due consideration of all factors involved.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1501.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Wildlife Protection
87-5-502. Notice of construction or hydraulic projects
87-5-503. Investigation of construction plans
87-5-504. Notice of department findings and alternative plans
87-5-505. Arbitration of disputes
87-5-506. Vested water rights preserved and emergency actions excepted
87-5-507. Irrigation projects excepted