Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-2-803. Legislative review

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

(1) A diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact consented to by the department under the provisions of this part may not be made until one of the following occurs, whichever is later:

(a) the legislature ratifies the first determination of the department to consent to a diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact; or

(b) July 1, 1983.

(2) A decision by the department to disapprove a diversion of water is not subject to legislative approval.

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