90-4-309. Energy supply alert. (1) The governor may, upon finding that an energy alert condition exists, declare an energy alert for a period of not longer than 90 days, setting forth the reasons for the alert. The declaration may be renewed for 90-day periods upon a finding that the energy alert condition will continue for the further period.
(2) Whenever the governor has declared an energy supply alert, the governor may by executive order direct actions:
(a) reducing energy resource usage by state agencies and political subdivisions;
(b) promoting conservation, prevention of waste, and salvage of energy resources and the materials, services, and facilities derived from energy resources or dependent on energy resources by state agencies and political subdivisions.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 473, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2869, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
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