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MT Code § 85-2-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 7. Indian and Federal Water Rights -- Water Rights Within Indian Reservations|85-2-704. Termination of negotiations

  85-2-704. Termination of negotiations. (1) The commission or any negotiating tribe or federal agency may terminate negotiations by providing notice to all parties 30 days in advance of the termination date. On the termination date, the suspension of the application of part 2 provided for in 85-2-217 also terminates. The tribe or federal agency shall file all of its claims for reserved rights within 24 months of the termination of negotiations.   (2) Once negotiations have been terminated pursuant to subsection (1), they may be reopened only by mutual agreement of the parties.   History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 697, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 268, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 667, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 5, L. 2009.
MT Code § 85-2-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 7. Indian and Federal Water Rights -- Water Rights Within Indian Reservations|85-2-705. Status reports to chief water judge

  85-2-705. Status reports to chief water judge. (1) The Montana reserved water rights compact commission must submit to the chief water judge, appointed pursuant to 3-7-221, a report on the status of its negotiations on July 1, 1985, and every 6 months thereafter.   (2) Each report must state which Indian tribes and federal agencies are engaged in negotiations, whether any negotiations with Indian tribes or federal agencies have been terminated, and the progress of negotiations on a tribe-by-tribe and agency-by-agency basis. The report must be made available to the public.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 667, L. 1985.
MT Code § 85-2-706 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 7. Indian and Federal Water Rights -- Water Rights Within Indian Reservations|85-2-706. Renumbered 85-20-401

  85-2-706. Renumbered 85-20-401. Code Commissioner, 1994.
MT Code § 85-2-707 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 7. Indian and Federal Water Rights -- Water Rights Within Indian Reservations|85-2-707. Renumbered 85-20-402

  85-2-707. Renumbered 85-20-402. Code Commissioner, 1994.
MT Code § 85-2-801 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-801. Definitions

  85-2-801. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part the following definitions apply:   (1) "Basin" means the Yellowstone River basin.   (2) "Compact" means the Yellowstone River Compact provided for in 85-20-101.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 581, L. 1981.
MT Code § 85-2-802 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-802. Authority to approve diversions

  85-2-802. Authority to approve diversions. The department may consent on behalf of the state of Montana to diversions of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact, including diversions of water allocated under the terms of the compact to the other signatory states of Wyoming and North Dakota.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 581, L. 1981.
MT Code § 85-2-803 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-803. Legislative review

  85-2-803. Legislative review. (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.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 581, L. 1981.
MT Code § 85-2-805 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-805. Criteria for approval -- terms

  85-2-805. Criteria for approval -- terms. (1) The department may issue its approval of a diversion of water allocated to Montana under the terms of the compact or unallocated compact water diverted in Montana if:   (a) the diversion and the ultimate use of the water in Montana are for a beneficial use of water;   (b) the diversion and ultimate use of water will not adversely affect the water rights of other persons;   (c) the proposed means of diversion, construction, and operation are adequate;   (d) the diversion and ultimate use will not interfere unreasonably with other planned uses or developments for which a water right has been established or a permit has been issued or for which water has been reserved;   (e) the diversion and ultimate use of water will not exceed the allocated share under the compact of any of the signatory states;   (f) the diversion and ultimate use of the water are in the public interest of Montana; and   (g) the applicant signs an agreement to comply with the laws of the signatory states to the compact in constructing, operating, and maintaining all facilities associated with the diversion and ultimate use of the water.   (2) The department may approve a diversion of water allocated to North Dakota or Wyoming or unallocated compact water diverted in North Dakota or Wyoming if the diversion will not adversely affect the property, rights, or interests of an appropriator located in Montana and if the diversion and ultimate use of water will not exceed the allocated share under the compact of any of the signatory states.   (3) The department may approve a diversion subject to such terms, conditions, restrictions, and limitations as it considers necessary to meet the applicable criteria listed in subsection (1) or (2).   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 581, L. 1981.
MT Code § 85-2-806 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-806. Combined proceeding

  85-2-806. Combined proceeding. The department, upon petition by the applicant, may consider and act upon any application for diversion of water from the basin filed pursuant to the provisions of this part in conjunction with proceedings involving the siting of a facility or associated facilities conducted under the provisions of Title 75, chapter 20, part 4, as amended, or in conjunction with any departmental proceeding involving the issuance of a permit or approval of a change conducted under Title 85, chapter 2, if in the opinion of the department consideration of both applications in the same proceeding will better enable the department to fulfill its functions, duties, and responsibilities under the provisions of Title 75, chapter 20, part 4, or Title 85, chapter 2, and this part. The department's consent to the diversion of Montana water out of the basin for ultimate use in a facility as defined in Title 75, chapter 20, must be contingent upon the department's issuance of a certificate for the facility in accordance with Title 75, chapter 20. The department's consent terminates 10 years after the date of issuance of the consent unless the department issues the certificate for the facility in accordance with Title 75, chapter 20, and approval of North Dakota and Wyoming is secured in accordance with Article X of the compact or unless consent is extended by the department.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 581, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 467, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 85-2-807 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin|85-2-807. Department authorized to appear in administrative and legal proceedings

  85-2-807. Department authorized to appear in administrative and legal proceedings. The department may appear on behalf of the state of Montana in proceedings before the legislatures and administrative agencies of the other signatory states to the compact and in legal proceedings commenced in federal or state court within the other signatory states involving the consent of such signatory states to diversions of water from the basin under Article X of the compact and any other laws or rules of such signatory states applicable to such diversions to the extent necessary to protect the interests and the citizens of Montana in those proceedings.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 581, L. 1981.
MT Code § 85-2-901 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-901. Short title

  85-2-901. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Montana Ground Water Assessment Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 769, L. 1991.
MT Code § 85-2-902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-902. Findings and purpose

  85-2-902. Findings and purpose. (1) The legislature finds that:   (a) Montana's citizens depend on ground water for a variety of uses, including domestic, agricultural, industrial, irrigation, mining, municipal, power, and recreation, and for maintenance of ecosystems and surface water supplies;   (b) ground water supplies and quality are threatened by a variety of contaminant sources;   (c) there is insufficient information characterizing the volume, quality, and flow patterns of the state's ground water;   (d) ground water information deficiencies are hampering the efforts of citizens and units of government to properly manage, protect, and develop ground water;   (e) government policies and programs should focus on preventing ground water contamination and supply depletion, but in order for preventive policies and programs to be effective, better ground water information is required; and   (f) there is a need for better coordination among those numerous units of state, federal, and local government with responsibility for ground water management, protection, and development.   (2) The purposes of this part are:   (a) to improve the quality of ground water management, protection, and development decisions within the public and private sectors by establishing a program to systematically assess and monitor the state's ground water and to disseminate the information to interested persons; and   (b) to improve coordination of ground water management, protection, development, and research functions among units of state, federal, and local government by establishing a ground water assessment steering committee.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 769, L. 1991.
MT Code § 85-2-903 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-903. Definitions

  85-2-903. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Aquifer" means a water-bearing, subsurface formation capable of yielding sufficient quantities of water to a well for a beneficial use.   (2) "Ground water assessment steering committee" means the committee established by 2-15-1523.   (3) "Ground water characterization program" means a program to systematically assess and document the hydrogeology and quality of the state's major aquifers.   (4) "Ground water characterization study" means the assessment of individual aquifers in specific areas within the state.   (5) "Ground water monitoring program" means a program to produce and maintain a long-term record of ground water chemistry and water level changes, based on information collected from a statewide network of observation wells.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 769, L. 1991.
MT Code § 85-2-904 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-904. reserved

  85-2-904 reserved.
MT Code § 85-2-905 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-905. Ground water assessment account

  85-2-905. Ground water assessment account. (1) There is a ground water assessment account within the special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. The Montana bureau of mines and geology is authorized to expend amounts from the account necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.   (2) The account may be used by the Montana bureau of mines and geology only to carry out the provisions of this part.   (3) Subject to the direction of the ground water assessment steering committee, the Montana bureau of mines and geology shall investigate opportunities for the participation and financial contribution of agencies of federal and local governments to accomplish the purposes of this part.   (4) There must be deposited in the account:   (a) at the beginning of each fiscal year, the proceeds from the resource indemnity and ground water assessment tax, as authorized by 15-38-106, and the interest earnings from the resource indemnity trust fund, as authorized by 15-38-202;   (b) funds provided by state government agencies and by local governments to carry out the purposes of this part; and   (c) funds provided by any other public or private sector organization or person in the form of gifts, grants, or contracts specifically designated to carry out the purposes of this part.   History: En. Secs. 4, 5, Ch. 769, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 31, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 299, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 444, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 552, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 522, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 432, L. 2007.
MT Code § 85-2-906 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-906. Ground water characterization program -- ground water monitoring program

  85-2-906. Ground water characterization program -- ground water monitoring program. (1) There is a ground water characterization program and a ground water monitoring program.   (2) Subject to the direction of the ground water assessment steering committee, the Montana bureau of mines and geology shall establish and administer the ground water characterization program and the ground water monitoring program.   (3) The Montana bureau of mines and geology shall work with units of local government, ground water users, and other affected organizations and individuals in areas of the state that are included in a ground water characterization study and, if warranted by the level of local interest in a ground water characterization study, shall establish a local ground water assessment advisory committee.   (4) The ground water assessment steering committee created by 2-15-1523 shall:   (a) oversee expenditures from the ground water assessment account and organization plans and work plans proposed by the Montana bureau of mines and geology to implement the ground water characterization and ground water monitoring programs, including plans for local involvement and participation in ground water characterization studies;   (b) approve ground water monitoring sites;   (c) prioritize and select ground water characterization study areas;   (d) develop plans for ground water information management and dissemination;   (e) develop plans for integrating existing ground water information with information collected under the programs created by subsection (1);   (f) coordinate ground water information collection projects sponsored by individual units of state, federal, or local government with the programs created by subsection (1); and   (g) evaluate reports and other information produced by the Montana bureau of mines and geology from ground water characterization studies.   (5) The ground water assessment steering committee shall invite representatives of local governments and Indian tribes with jurisdiction over areas of the state that are included in an active ground water characterization study or in a study scheduled to begin in the ensuing biennium, as well as affected citizens in these areas, to participate in steering committee meetings.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 769, L. 1991.
MT Code § 85-2-907 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 2. Surface Water and Ground Water|Part 9. Ground Water Assessment|85-2-907. Ground water information collection by local governments

  85-2-907. Ground water information collection by local governments. Units of local government may conduct ground water information collection projects in advance of ground water characterization studies conducted under the program created by 85-2-906(1). Local governments shall consult with the Montana bureau of mines and geology in designing local ground water information collection projects and studies and, subject to local funding availability, shall conduct the local projects and studies to produce information that is compatible with the type of information produced by the ground water characterization program.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 769, L. 1991.
MT Code § 85-3-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 1. General Provisions|85-3-101. Definitions

  85-3-101. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 33.   (2) "Operation" means the performance of weather modification and control activities entered into for the purpose of producing or attempting to produce a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval, not exceeding 1 year.   (3) "Research and development" means theoretical analysis, exploration, and experimentation and the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific and technical nature into practical application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials, and processes.   (4) "Weather modification and control" means changing or controlling or attempting to change or control, by artificial methods, the natural development of atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms that occur in the troposphere.   History: (1), (2), (4), (5)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 368, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 140, Ch. 253, L. 1974; Sec. 89-310, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 10, Ch. 20, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 460, L. 1977; Sec. 89-319, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 89-310, 89-319(2); amd. Sec. 468, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 85-3-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 1. General Provisions|85-3-102. Standards for research in weather modification control

  85-3-102. Standards for research in weather modification control. The department may establish by rule standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research and development or projects in weather modification and control as it considers necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health, safety, welfare, or property.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 368, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 141, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 89-312.1; amd. Sec. 469, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 85-3-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 1. General Provisions|85-3-103. Department powers

  85-3-103. Department powers. In addition to any other acts authorized by law, the department may:   (1) acquire materials, equipment, and facilities as are necessary to perform its duties under this chapter;   (2) receive any funds which may be offered or become available from federal grants or appropriations, private gifts, donations, bequests, or any other source and unless their use is restricted, expend the funds for the administration of this chapter;   (3) make such studies and investigations and obtain such information as the department may deem necessary in exercising its authority in the administration or enforcement of this chapter;   (4) cooperate with public or private agencies in the performance of the department's functions or duties and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter;   (5) represent the state in any and all matters pertaining to plans, procedures, or negotiations for interstate compacts relating to weather modification and control;   (6) enter into cooperative agreements with the United States government or any of its agencies, with the various counties and cities of this state, or with any private or public agencies for conducting weather modification or cloud seeding operations;   (7) act for and represent the state and the counties, cities, and private or public agencies in contracting with private concerns for the performance of weather modifications or cloud seeding operations; and   (8) conduct and make arrangements, including contracts and agreements, for the conduct of research and development activities relating to:   (a) the identification and evaluation of meteorological, environmental, ecological, agricultural, economic, hydrological, and sociological impacts of weather modification in Montana;   (b) the theory and development of methods of weather modification and control, including processes, materials, and devices relating thereto;   (c) the utilization of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, and other purposes;   (d) the protection of life and property during research and operational activities.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 20, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 368, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 89-312.
MT Code § 85-3-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 1. General Provisions|85-3-104. Nonliability of state and agents for acts of private persons

  85-3-104. Nonliability of state and agents for acts of private persons. This chapter may not be construed to impose or accept any liability or responsibility on the part of the state, the department, or any state officials or employees for any weather modification and control activities of any private person or group.   History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 20, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 152, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 89-330; amd. Sec. 470, Ch. 418, L. 1995.
MT Code § 85-3-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 1. General Provisions|85-3-105. Violation as misdemeanor and continuing violations

  85-3-105. Violation as misdemeanor and continuing violations. A person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and a continuing violation is punishable as a separate offense for each day during which it occurs.   History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 20, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 89-331.
MT Code § 85-3-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 85. Water Use|Chapter 3. Atmospheric Water Weather Modification|Part 2. Licenses and Permits|85-3-201. License and permit required for weather modification and control

  85-3-201. License and permit required for weather modification and control. A person may not engage in activities for weather modification and control except under and in accordance with a license and a permit issued by the department authorizing the activities.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 20, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 89-313; amd. Sec. 471, Ch. 418, L. 1995.