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MT Code § 7-13-4106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Utility Services|7-13-4106. Erection of poles, wires, rods, and cables

  7-13-4106. Erection of poles, wires, rods, and cables. The city or town council has power to regulate or suppress the erection of poles and the stringing of wires, rods, or cables in the streets or alleys or within the limits of any city or town.   History: En. Subd. 43, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.42, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-945.
MT Code § 7-13-4107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Utility Services|7-13-4107. Protection of private waste disposal service in municipality

  7-13-4107. Protection of private waste disposal service in municipality. A municipality, as of January 1, 1979, that receives garbage and solid waste disposal services from a private motor carrier authorized by the public service commission to provide that service may not, by ordinance or otherwise, elect to provide exclusive garbage and solid waste service until the municipality first fully compensates the private motor carrier for the resulting damage to its business.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 448, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 572, Ch. 61, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 301, L. 2011.
MT Code § 7-13-4201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4201. Establishment of sewer systems

  7-13-4201. Establishment of sewer systems. A sewer system may be established in a city or town, which system may be divided into public, district, and private sewers.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4202. Construction of public sewers

  7-13-4202. Construction of public sewers. Public sewers may be established and constructed along the principal course of drainage at such times, to such an extent, of such dimensions and materials, and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the council. There may be constructed such branches and extensions of sewers already constructed or to be constructed as may be considered expedient.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4203. Financing of public sewers

  7-13-4203. Financing of public sewers. (1) To defray the cost of such public sewers, the city or town council may appropriate moneys therefor from the general or sewer fund or by availing itself of money derived from a bond issue authorized by the constitution and laws of the state.   (2) It is further provided that when a public or main sewer also serves as a district sewer, the city council may assess the property bordering or abutting upon such public sewer, either at the time of its construction or at any future time, for an amount equal to the estimated cost of such district sewer capable of accommodating such property.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(2).
MT Code § 7-13-4204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4204. Rental charges for use of sewer system -- election required

  7-13-4204. Rental charges for use of sewer system -- election required. (1) Upon being petitioned by 5% of the registered electors who are residents of the city or town, the city or town council shall conduct an election in accordance with Title 13, chapter 1, part 5, on the question of whether or not the city or town council may establish and collect rentals for the use of the sewer system, may fix the scale of the rentals, and may prescribe the manner and time at which the rentals must be paid:   (a) to provide the sewer fund;   (b) to provide for the retirement of the bonds and the payment of the interest on the bonds; or   (c) for any purpose mentioned in this section.   (2) If a majority of votes cast are in favor of the proposition, then the city or town council may establish and collect rentals for the use of the sewer system, may fix the scale of rentals, may prescribe the manner and time at which the rentals should be paid, and may change the scale of rentals from time to time as considered advisable.   (3) The revenue provided in this section is in addition to and not exclusive of other revenue that may be legally collected for sewer payment.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(part); amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 387, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 145, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 7-13-4205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4205. Determination of rental charge

  7-13-4205. Determination of rental charge. (1) The total revenue to be collected from all of the above sources in a given year shall be provided for by the council in such a manner as to provide funds for the payment of all bond issues and interest thereon, as well as for all necessary expenses of the operation, maintenance, and repair of any such sewer system.   (2) For the purpose of making such rental charges equitable, property benefited thereby may be classified, taking into consideration the volume and character of sewage or waste and the nature of the use made of such sewage facilities.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4206. Procedure to collect rentals

  7-13-4206. Procedure to collect rentals. Said rentals shall be collected or taxed against the property in like manner as water rentals are collected and taxed or by such procedure as may be prescribed by the city or town council.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4207. Special fund for sewer rentals

  7-13-4207. Special fund for sewer rentals. (1) The funds received from the collection of sewer rentals shall be kept as a separate and distinct fund by the city treasurer, subject only to disbursement by order of the council.   (2) This fund shall be used for:   (a) the payment of the cost of management, maintenance, operation, and repair of the sewage system, including treatment and disposal works;   (b) for the creation of a sinking fund for the retirement of any indebtedness; and   (c) for the payment of interest on any such indebtedness.   (3) Any surplus in such fund may be used for the enlargement or replacement of the same and for the payment of the interest on any debt incurred for the construction of such sewage system, including sewage pumping, treatment, and disposal works, and for retiring such debt but shall not be used for the extension of a sewage system to serve unsewered areas or for any purpose other than one or more of those specified above.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(4).
MT Code § 7-13-4208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 42. Public Sewer Systems|7-13-4208. Repealed

  7-13-4208. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 2011; Sec. 11, Ch. 214, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 89, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 5239, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 100, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2216(5).
MT Code § 7-13-4301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4301. Establishment of sewage and water systems

  7-13-4301. Establishment of sewage and water systems. Any city or town may:   (1) establish, build, construct, reconstruct, or extend:   (a) a storm or sanitary sewerage system;   (b) a plant or plants for treatment or disposal of sewage from the city or town;   (c) a water supply or distribution system; or   (d) any combination of systems; and   (2) operate and maintain the facilities for public use.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 158, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2217(part); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 453, L. 1993.
MT Code § 7-13-4302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4302. Repealed

  7-13-4302. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 453, L. 1993.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 158, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2217(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4303. Repealed

  7-13-4303. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 453, L. 1993.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 158, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2217(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4304. Authority to charge for services

  7-13-4304. Authority to charge for services. (1) The governing body of a municipality operating a municipal water or sewer system shall fix and establish, by ordinance or resolution, and collect rates, rentals, and charges for the services, facilities, and benefits directly or indirectly afforded by the system, taking into account services provided and benefits received.   (2) Sewer charges may take into consideration the quantity of sewage produced and its concentration and water pollution qualities in general and the cost of disposal of sewage and storm waters. The charges may be fixed on the basis of water consumption or any other equitable basis the governing body considers appropriate. The rates for charges may be fixed in advance or otherwise and shall be uniform for like services in all parts of the municipality. If the governing body determines that the sewage treatment or storm water disposal prevents pollution of sources of water supply, the sewer charges may be established as a surcharge on the water bills of water consumers or on any other equitable basis of measuring the use and benefits of the facilities and services.   (3) An original charge for the connecting sewerline between the lot line and the sewer main may be assessed when the connecting sewerline is installed.   (4) The water and sewer rates, charges, or rentals shall be as nearly as possible equitable in proportion to the services and benefits rendered.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 3, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 98, L. 1955; Sec. 11-2219, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 158, L. 1971; Sec. 11-2217, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 411, L. 1973; Sec. 84-4726.1, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2217(part), 11-2219(part), 84-4726.1(part); amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 251, L. 1979.
MT Code § 7-13-4305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4305. Consumers required to pay for services

  7-13-4305. Consumers required to pay for services. (1) No person, firm, or corporation shall be permitted to use said system unless they pay the full and established rate for said service.   (2) No person may have service reestablished after it is discontinued pursuant to 7-13-4306 unless they have paid the full amount past due, any interest or penalty on such past-due amount, and any required reestablishment deposit.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 149, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2221(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1987.
MT Code § 7-13-4306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4306. Effect of failure to pay charges

  7-13-4306. Effect of failure to pay charges. In the event of nonpayment of charges for either water or sewer service and benefits to any premises, the governing body may direct the supply of water or provision of sewer service to such premises to be discontinued until such charges are paid.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 158, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2217(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 115, L. 1987.
MT Code § 7-13-4307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4307. Establishment of amount of charges

  7-13-4307. Establishment of amount of charges. The rates and charges established for the services and facilities afforded by this system must be sufficient in each year to provide income and revenue adequate for the:   (1) payment of the reasonable expense of operation and maintenance;   (2) payment of the sums required to be paid into the sinking fund;   (3) accumulation of reserves;   (4) payment of rates, fees, and charges levied by a regional authority established pursuant to Title 75, chapter 6, part 3; and   (5) payment of expenditures for depreciation and replacement of the system as determined necessary by the governing body or as covenanted in the ordinances and resolutions authorizing the outstanding bonds.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 98, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2219(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 187, L. 2013.
MT Code § 7-13-4308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4308. Change and readjustment of charges

  7-13-4308. Change and readjustment of charges. The governing body shall have the right to change and readjust from time to time the rates and charges so fixed and established, provided the aggregate of such rates and charges shall always be sufficient to meet the requirements mentioned in 7-13-4307.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 149, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 98, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2219(part).
MT Code § 7-13-4309 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4309. Procedure to collect sewer or water charges

  7-13-4309. Procedure to collect sewer or water charges. (1) Sewer or water charges must be collected by the treasurer.   (2) On or before July 7 of each year, notice must be given by the city treasurer or town clerk to the owners of all lots or parcels of real estate to which sewer or water service has been furnished prior to July 1 by the city or town. The notice must specify the assessment owing and in arrears at the time of giving notice. The notice must be in writing and must state the amount of arrearage, including any penalty and interest assessed pursuant to the provisions of the city or town ordinance, and that unless the amount is paid within 30 days of the notice, the amount will be levied as a tax against the lot or parcel of real estate to which sewer or water service was furnished and for which payment is delinquent. The notice must also state that the city or town may by suit collect past-due assessments, interest, and penalties, as a debt owing the city or town, in any court of competent jurisdiction, including city court. The notice may be delivered to the owner personally or by letter addressed to the owner at the post-office address of the owner as shown in property tax records maintained by the department of revenue.   (3) (a) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b), at the time that the annual tax levy is certified to the county clerk, the city treasurer or town clerk shall certify and file with the department of revenue a list of all lots or parcels of real estate, giving the legal description of the lot or parcel, to the owners of which notices of arrearage in payments were given and which arrearage remains unpaid and stating the amount of the arrearage, including any penalty and interest. The department of revenue shall insert the amount as a tax against the lot or parcel of real estate.   (b) In cities where the council has provided by ordinance for the collection of taxes, the city treasurer shall collect the delinquent amount, including penalty and interest, as a tax against the lot or parcel of real estate to which sewer or water service was furnished and payment for which is delinquent.   (4) A city or town may, in addition to pursuing the collection of assessments in the same manner as a tax, bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction, including city court, to collect the amount due and owing, including penalties and interest, as a debt owing the city or town.   History: En. 84-4726.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 411, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 84-4726.1(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 115, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 423, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 451, L. 2005.
MT Code § 7-13-4310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4310. Repealed

  7-13-4310. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 214, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 98, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2220.1.
MT Code § 7-13-4311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4311. Authorization to furnish water and sewer services to industrial consumers

  7-13-4311. Authorization to furnish water and sewer services to industrial consumers. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the city or town council of any city or town within Montana that owns and operates a municipal water system, a municipal sewage system, or both, to furnish water services, sewage services, or both, to the inhabitants of the city or town as a public utility may, in addition to all other powers, furnish water from the water system and sewage services from the sewage system:   (a) to any person, factory, or other industry located within the corporate limits of the city or town; or   (b) to any person, factory, or other industry located outside the corporate limits of the city or town.   (2) (a) The services authorized by subsection (1) must be furnished at reasonable rates.   (b) Delivery of water and delivery of sewage services by a city or town to or for the use of any person, factory, or other industry located outside the corporate limits of the city or town must be made within or at the boundary line of the corporate limits of the city or town or from any existing waterline or sewerline of the city or town located outside of the corporate limits of the city or town, except as provided in this part.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5040.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1001(1); amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-13-4312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4312. Authorization to furnish water and sewer services to persons located outside municipality

  7-13-4312. Authorization to furnish water and sewer services to persons located outside municipality. A city council that owns and operates a municipal water system, a municipal sewer system, or both, to furnish water and sewer services to the inhabitants of a city as a public utility may furnish water from the water system and sewage services from the sewer system to the inhabitants or to any person, factory, industry, or producer of farm or other products located outside of the corporate limits of the city at reasonable rates filed by the city or town council. The city council may make collections to provide water and sewer services in the same manner as collections are made within the corporate limits.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5040.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1001(2); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 214, L. 2011.
MT Code § 7-13-4313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4313. Illegal use of water or sewer system

  7-13-4313. Illegal use of water or sewer system. Any person, firm, or corporation residing either inside or outside of the corporate limits of a city owning a municipal water system and/or a municipal sewer system which furnishes water or sewer services as a public utility who shall willfully turn on the waterline or sewerline after the same shall have been shut off by or under the direction of the city for nonpayment of water charges or sewer charges or who shall unlawfully take water from such water system or shall unlawfully make use of such sewer system shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5040.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1001(3).
MT Code § 7-13-4314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4314. Annexation as requirement for receiving service

  7-13-4314. Annexation as requirement for receiving service. Any person, firm, or corporation receiving water or sewer service outside of incorporated city limits may be required by the city or town, as a condition to initiate such service, to consent to annexation of the tract of property served by the city or town. The consent to annexation is limited to that tract or parcel or portion of tract or parcel that is clearly and immediately, and not potentially, being serviced by the water or sewer service.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5040.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1001(4).
MT Code § 7-13-4315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 13. Utility Services|Part 43. Municipal Sewage and/or Water Systems|7-13-4315. through 7-13-4320 reserved

  7-13-4315 through 7-13-4320 reserved.