Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-7-2042. Levy of special taxes or assessments by resolution

(1) In lieu of authorizing bonds by petition or election, the board of commissioners may undertake proceedings pursuant to this part that may result in a resolution pursuant to 85-7-2048 authorizing a levy of special taxes or assessments to repay and secure the repayment of bonds issued to pay the costs of improvements described in 85-7-2012. The costs of improvements may include the costs of bond issuance and a debt service reserve securing the repayment of bonds.

(2) A board of commissioners, if authorized by this part, shall levy and assess on all irrigable acres in the district or subdistrict benefited by the improvements an equal dollar amount for each irrigable acre to repay the bonds.