90-4-308. Governor's considerations. In determining whether to declare an energy supply alert or energy emergency, the governor shall consider:
(1) availability of regional and national energy resources;
(2) local, state, regional, and national energy needs and shortages;
(3) availability of short-term alternative supplies on a local, state, regional, and national basis;
(4) the economic effect of the declaration and the implementation of any curtailment or conservation plans;
and
(5) any other relevant factors.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 473, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 77, Ch. 545, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 4. Energy Development and Conservation
Part 3. Energy Supply Emergency Powers
90-4-301. Legislative findings and intent
90-4-304. Supply of vital public services during an energy supply alert and energy emergency
90-4-305. Information obtainable by governor
90-4-306. Advice of distributors and consumers
90-4-307. Submission and approval of curtailment plans
90-4-308. Governor's considerations
90-4-310. Energy emergency powers of governor
90-4-311. Obligations of state and local executives
90-4-312. Coordination with federal provisions
90-4-314. Orders to distributors
90-4-316. Rules and executive orders
90-4-317. Disaster and emergency laws supplemented