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Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-2-602. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in this part the following definitions apply:

(1)(a) “Application” means an application for a permit under part 3 of this chapter to appropriate surface water from any source of supply within the basin for either or both of the following purposes:

(i) a reservoir with a total planned capacity of 14,000 acre-feet or more; or

(ii) for a flow rate greater than 20 cubic feet of water per second.

(b) The term also includes an application for approval under 85-2-402 and 85-2-436, if applicable, to change the purpose of use.

(2) “Basin” means the Yellowstone River basin.

(3) “Reservation” means a reservation of water provided for by 85-2-316.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-2-602. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-85-water-use/mt-st-85-2-602/

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