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MT Code § 7-14-2129 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2129. Control of livestock in emergency area

  7-14-2129. Control of livestock in emergency area. (1) A person who owns or has custody of livestock may not permit the livestock to run upon the emergency area unless the livestock is under herd in transit across the emergency area in the custody of an attendant.   (2) A sheriff or other peace officer may impound livestock running on an emergency area without an attendant and shall notify the rightful owner of such impounded livestock. If the sheriff or peace officer cannot determine the rightful owner, then a state stock inspector of the department of livestock or a deputy state stock inspector of the county may be called to examine the livestock for brands to determine ownership. The rightful owners shall be notified by the inspector, and the usual inspection fees and mileage shall be paid by the owner of such livestock.   (3) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $10 or more than $50 for each violation.   History: (1)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 118, L. 1963; Sec. 32-319, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 32-2818 by Sec. 4, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2818, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 118, L. 1963; Sec. 32-320, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 32-2819 by Sec. 5, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2819, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 5, Ch. 118, L. 1963; Sec. 32-321, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 32-2820 by Sec. 6, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2820, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2818, 32-2819, 32-2820.
MT Code § 7-14-2130 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2130. Control of the movement of livestock on or near county roads

  7-14-2130. Control of the movement of livestock on or near county roads. (1) Cattle guards, appurtenances, and gates may be constructed and maintained adjacent to county roads.   (2) Where a county road connects with a state or federal highway which is fenced on both sides, the board of county commissioners may construct and maintain extensions of the fence across the right-of-way of the intersecting county road. The board shall construct a pass which will permit passage of vehicles but will prevent loose livestock from passing onto the state or federal highway. In the extensions of the fence, there shall be maintained a gate to permit the passage of livestock and vehicles.   (3) Each board may construct on county roads passes which shall permit the travel of vehicles but which shall prevent the passage of loose livestock. Where necessary, gates shall be maintained to permit the passage of livestock. Such passes may be removed when, in the judgment of the board, the need therefor no longer exists.   History: (1)En. Sec. 5-102, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2802, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 5-110, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2810, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 5-111, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2811, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2802(part), 32-2810, 32-2811.
MT Code § 7-14-2131 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2131. Reseeding of right-of-way

  7-14-2131. Reseeding of right-of-way. Whenever the natural sod cover on right-of-way areas is disturbed by construction of county roads, irrigation ditches, drain ditches, or otherwise, the board of county commissioners shall require the person or agency responsible for the disturbance to comply with 7-22-2152.   History: En. Sec. 5-113, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2813; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 607, L. 1985.
MT Code § 7-14-2132 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2132. Control of weeds along roads and highways

  7-14-2132. Control of weeds along roads and highways. (1) The district weed board shall control noxious weeds on the county roads.   (2) If the department of transportation does not control noxious weeds on state and federal highways in any county, the district weed board shall control them. Upon presentation by the board of a verified account of the expenses incurred, the costs of control shall be paid by the department.   History: En. Sec. 5-114, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 106, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2814; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991.
MT Code § 7-14-2133 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2133. Removal of obstructions on county roads

  7-14-2133. Removal of obstructions on county roads. (1) When a county road becomes obstructed, the board of county commissioners, or the county surveyor if the surveyor is in charge, shall remove the obstruction upon being notified of the obstruction.   (2) This section does not hold the board or any member responsible or liable for anything other than willful, intentional neglect or failure to act.   (3) For the purposes of this section, "obstruction" means an obstacle, such as a rock or a fallen tree, that if not removed would remain in the road indefinitely. The word does not mean snow, ice, or any other obstacle that will melt or dissipate on its own accord.   History: En. Sec. 5-204, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 32-2904(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 245, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-14-2134 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2134. Removal of highway encroachment

  7-14-2134. Removal of highway encroachment. (1) Except as clarified in 23-2-312 and 23-2-313 and except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, if any highway is encroached upon by fence, building, or otherwise, the road supervisor or county surveyor of the district must give notice, orally or in writing, requiring the encroachment to be removed from the highway.   (2) If the encroachment obstructs and prevents the use of the highway for vehicles, the road supervisor or county surveyor shall immediately remove the encroachment.   (3) The board of county commissioners may at any time order the road supervisor or county surveyor to immediately remove any encroachment.   (4) This section does not apply to a fence for livestock control or property management that is in a county road right-of-way and that is attached to or abuts a county road bridge edge, guardrail, or abutment if the fence and bridge appurtenances are not on the roadway, as defined in 61-1-101. Any fence described in this subsection must comply with 23-2-313.   History: En. Sec. 11-105, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4405; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 2009.
MT Code § 7-14-2135 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2135. Notice to remove encroachment

  7-14-2135. Notice to remove encroachment. (1) Notice to remove the encroachment immediately, specifying the breadth of the highway and the place and extent of the encroachment, must be given to the occupant or owner of the land or the person owning or causing the encroachment.   (2) Notice must be given in the following manner:   (a) by leaving it at the occupant's or owner's place of residence if the person resides in the county; or   (b) by posting it on the encroachment if the person does not reside in the county.   History: En. Sec. 11-106, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4406; amd. Sec. 577, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2136 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2136. Penalty for failure to remove encroachment promptly

  7-14-2136. Penalty for failure to remove encroachment promptly. If the encroachment is not removed immediately or removal is not diligently conducted, the one who causes, owns, or controls the encroachment is liable to a penalty of $10 for each day the same continues.   History: En. Sec. 11-107, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4407.
MT Code § 7-14-2137 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2137. Legal actions to remove encroachments or recover costs

  7-14-2137. Legal actions to remove encroachments or recover costs. (1) (a) If the encroachment is denied, the road supervisor shall commence an action in the proper court to abate the encroachment as a nuisance.   (b) If the road supervisor recovers judgment, the supervisor may have the supervisor's costs and $10 for each day the nuisance remains after notice.   (2) (a) If the encroachment is not denied and is not removed for 5 days after notice is complete, the road supervisor or county surveyor may remove it at the expense of the owner or occupant of the land or of the person owning or controlling the encroachment.   (b) The supervisor may recover the expense of removal, $10 for each day the encroachment remains after notice, and costs in an action brought for that purpose.   History: En. Sec. 11-108, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4408; amd. Sec. 578, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2138 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2138. Prosecution by county attorney

  7-14-2138. Prosecution by county attorney. (1) The county attorney, upon complaint of the road supervisor, county surveyor, or any other person, shall prosecute all actions provided in Title 7, chapter 14, parts 21 through 26 and 28, in the name of the state of Montana.   (2) All penalties, except those paid to a justice's court, must be paid into the general fund of the county.   History: En. Sec. 11-109, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4409; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 557, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
MT Code § 7-14-2139 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2139. Procedure to make excavations across highway

  7-14-2139. Procedure to make excavations across highway. (1) (a) Any person contemplating the excavation or construction of any ditch, dike, flume, or canal across a public highway shall obtain a written permit from the board of county commissioners, road supervisor, or county surveyor of said district before beginning construction or excavation.   (b) Any person obtaining said written permit shall bridge at once, in accordance with plans and specifications furnished by the board.   (2) Any such bridge shall be maintained by the county.   History: En. Sec. 11-103, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4403(1), (2).
MT Code § 7-14-2140 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2140. Prevention of water flow over highway

  7-14-2140. Prevention of water flow over highway. Any person obtaining a construction permit or any person using the water of a ditch, dike, flume, or canal referred to in 7-14-2139 shall keep the same in repair where such water may flow over or in any way injure a public highway.   History: En. Sec. 11-103, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4403(3).
MT Code § 7-14-2141 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2141. Liability for permitting water to overflow

  7-14-2141. Liability for permitting water to overflow. (1) Every person who excavates or constructs or owns any ditch, dike, flume, or canal or stores, distributes, or uses water for any purpose and permits the water to flow over any public highway to the injury thereof, upon notification by the board of county commissioners, road supervisor, or county surveyor of the district where such overflow occurred, must repair the damages occasioned. If such repairs are not made within a reasonable time, the district must make them and recover the expense thereof in an action at law.   (2) Every person constructing, owning, or using such ditch or flume who permits an overflow is liable as provided in 45-8-111.   History: En. Sec. 11-104, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4404.
MT Code § 7-14-2142 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 21. General Provisions Related to County Roads|7-14-2142. Use of Montana-made wooden materials in county road projects

  7-14-2142. Use of Montana-made wooden materials in county road projects. When the board of county commissioners authorizes a construction or reconstruction project on a county road, it shall require the use of Montana-made wooden guardrail posts, fenceposts, and signposts when appropriate and when the cost of wooden materials is less than or equal to the cost of other materials.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 2011.
MT Code § 7-14-2201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2201. Maintenance and control of bridges

  7-14-2201. Maintenance and control of bridges. (1) Each board of county commissioners shall maintain all public bridges other than those maintained by the department of transportation.   (2) The board shall manage and control all bridges referred to in this part. It shall direct the method and time of making repairs, planking, replanking, paving, and repaving.   (3) (a) Whenever a bridge needs repair or becomes dangerous for the passage of vehicles or persons, the board, or the county surveyor if the surveyor is in charge, shall repair the bridge upon being notified of the need for repair.   (b) This subsection (3) may not be construed as holding the board or any member responsible or liable for anything other than willful, intentional neglect or failure to act.   (4) In this part, "public bridges" means public bridges located in towns or cities and bridges located on county roads maintained by the county.   History: (1)En. Sec. 5-201, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2901, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 5-205, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2905, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 5-204, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2904, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2901, 32-2904(part), 32-2905(1); (4)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 579, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2202. Construction and maintenance of bridges crossing county lines

  7-14-2202. Construction and maintenance of bridges crossing county lines. Bridges crossing the line between counties shall be constructed and maintained by the counties into which the bridges reach. Each county shall pay such portion of the costs of construction and maintenance as shall have been previously agreed upon by the respective boards.   History: En. Sec. 5-206, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2906.
MT Code § 7-14-2203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2203. Repairs to streambeds, watercourses, and banks

  7-14-2203. Repairs to streambeds, watercourses, and banks. The board of county commissioners may also make repairs to streambeds and watercourses and the banks thereof when any bridge is in danger of being damaged or lost because of erosion or changes in the beds or banks.   History: En. Sec. 5-205, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2905(2).
MT Code § 7-14-2204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2204. Construction and maintenance of bridges in municipalities

  7-14-2204. Construction and maintenance of bridges in municipalities. (1) Each board of county commissioners shall construct and maintain every bridge over a natural stream necessary to be constructed and maintained in any city or town.   (2) The city or town in which any such bridge is situated shall pay the whole or such part, not less than one-half, to be determined by the board, of the cost of planking, replanking, paving, or repaving the bridge. The city or town shall construct and maintain in good repair the bridge approaches.   (3) Such bridges and all persons on them shall be subject to the reasonable police regulations of the city or town in which any such bridge is situated.   History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 5-202, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2902, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 5-205, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2905, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2902, 32-2905(3).
MT Code § 7-14-2205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2205. Repealed

  7-14-2205. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 171, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 5-203, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2903; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 387, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 584, L. 1999.
MT Code § 7-14-2206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 22. General Provisions Related to Bridges|7-14-2206. Use of bridges in municipalities by street railway

  7-14-2206. Use of bridges in municipalities by street railway. (1) Before any bridge constructed and maintained by the county in any city or town may be used as a part of any street or suburban railway, the owner of that railway shall pay into the county bridge fund a sum determined by the board which shall not be less than one-fourth or more than one-half of the cost of construction of the bridge.   (2) During the time the bridge is used by the railway, the railway owner shall also pay such portion of the cost of maintaining the bridge (not less than one-fourth or more than one-half) as is determined by the board.   History: En. Sec. 7-103, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3603.
MT Code § 7-14-2301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2301. County road superintendent -- appointment and compensation

  7-14-2301. County road superintendent -- appointment and compensation. (1) A board of county commissioners may appoint a county road superintendent. The superintendent has the duties, powers, and responsibilities set forth in this part. After the appointment, the county road superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of and under the direction and control of the board. The superintendent shall file with the county clerk the customary oath of office and a bond approved by the board for the faithful performance of the superintendent's duties.   (2) The superintendent must receive compensation as determined by the board.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 5-103, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 274, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 105, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2803, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 5-301, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3001, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2803(4), 32-3001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 336, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-14-2302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2302. Duties of county road superintendent

  7-14-2302. Duties of county road superintendent. (1) Under the direction and supervision of the board of county commissioners, the superintendent shall furnish plans and specifications for highway or bridge work. The superintendent is the presiding officer of all boards of road viewers.   (2) Under direction and supervision, the superintendent shall:   (a) take charge of all roads, bridges, and causeways under the jurisdiction of the county;   (b) open all new roads when they are established and ordered to be opened by the board;   (c) perform, at the time and in the manner directed by the board, whatever is lawfully directed by the board concerning the public highways under the jurisdiction of the county.   History: En. Sec. 5-302, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3002; amd. Sec. 580, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2303. Equipment used by road superintendent

  7-14-2303. Equipment used by road superintendent. (1) Upon the requisition of the superintendent, the board of county commissioners shall furnish any necessary equipment, tools, and implements and pay for them out of the county road fund.   (2) The superintendent shall preserve the equipment, tools, and implements and may not allow them to be used except on public highways. At the expiration of the superintendent's term of office or upon removal from office, the supervisor shall turn over all equipment, tools, and implements to a successor or to the board.   History: En. Sec. 5-305, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3005; amd. Sec. 581, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2304. Employment of workers and hiring of equipment

  7-14-2304. Employment of workers and hiring of equipment. Whenever it is necessary, the superintendent may employ suitable laborers, hire equipment and implements, and contract as to the wages and prices to be paid. Wages and prices shall not exceed rates established by the board of county commissioners for an 8-hour day.   History: En. Sec. 5-306, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3006.
MT Code § 7-14-2305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2305. Construction of drains and ditches to preserve roads

  7-14-2305. Construction of drains and ditches to preserve roads. (1) The superintendent may open or construct drains and ditches for making and preserving roads and highways, doing as little injury as may be possible to the adjoining land.   (2) Any person who stops or obstructs any drain or ditch so constructed forfeits the sum of $50, to be recovered by the superintendent or board of county commissioners in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.   (3) Any person aggrieved by the act of the superintendent may make a written complaint to the board, which, if it finds the complaint valid, may pay damages out of the county road fund.   History: En. Sec. 5-307, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3007.
MT Code § 7-14-2306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2306. Records and receipts to be maintained

  7-14-2306. Records and receipts to be maintained. The superintendent shall keep correct accounts of all labor performed, equipment and implements used, and materials furnished. The superintendent shall give each person performing work or furnishing equipment, implements, or materials a certificate stating the work performed and the price to be paid for the work.   History: En. Sec. 5-303, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3003; amd. Sec. 582, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-14-2307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 14. Transportation|Part 23. County Road Superintendent|7-14-2307. Payment of claims upon presentation of superintendent's certificate

  7-14-2307. Payment of claims upon presentation of superintendent's certificate. Upon the presentation of any certificate issued by the superintendent and verification of it by the holder as in other cases of claims against the county, the board of county commissioners shall have a warrant issued for the amount of the certificate, drawn on the treasury against the county road fund.   History: En. Sec. 5-304, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3004(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 253, L. 1979.