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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 26. Establishment, Alteration, and Abandonment of County Roads › 7-14-2617. Discontinuance of street not to affect utility easements

7-14-2617. Discontinuance of street not to affect utility easements.
The vacation authorized by 7-14-2616 shall not affect the right of any public utility to continue to maintain its plant and equipment in any such street or alley.
History: En. Sec. 429, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 5030, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3479, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5306, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 13, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5306, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 1, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 36, L. 1945; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2801(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 26. Establishment, Alteration, and Abandonment of County Roads › 7-14-2621. Establishment and alteration of stock lanes

7-14-2621. Establishment and alteration of stock lanes.
(1) A stock lane is a county road established and maintained for the driving and travel of livestock. A stock lane may not be less than 60 feet wide. The width must be determined by the board in the order creating it.
(2) Upon presentation of a proper petition, a board may establish, alter, or vacate stock lanes when it considers it expedient and necessary for the convenience of the public and for the convenience of travel on established roads. A stock lane may adjoin and parallel a county road and must be described in the petition for creation and in the order of the board creating the stock lane.
(3) The provisions of this part and the general laws relating to establishing, altering, and vacating county roads, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain as provided in Title 70, chapter 30, apply to stock lanes. References in all petitions, orders, and proceedings must be to stock lanes in order to differentiate them from other highways.
History: En. Sec. 8-215, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4015; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 26. Establishment, Alteration, and Abandonment of County Roads › 7-14-2622. Recognition of county road route by district court

7-14-2622. Recognition of county road route by district court.
(1) The county commission or a directly affected person, if the person has appeared before a regular meeting of the county commission to notify the commission of the person's intent, may request that a district court recognize a route of a county road that is maintained by the county and used by the public as the legal route if any of the following conditions exist:
(a) there is doubt about the legal establishment or evidence of establishment of the county road;
(b) the location of the county road cannot be accurately determined because of:
(i) numerous alterations to the road;
(ii) a defective survey of the road or adjacent property; or
(iii) loss or destruction of the original survey of the road; or
(c) the road as traveled and used for 10 years or more does not conform to the location of the road as described in county records.
(2) The county commission or the directly affected person requesting recognition of a route shall provide to the court:
(a) the reason for the request and the condition that exists;
(b) the location of the portion of the road that is the subject of the request;
(c) any maps or historical use information that may assist the court in determining whether or not to recognize a route; and
(d) any other information requested by the court.
(3) Upon receipt of a request and consideration of the information provided and any other information that the court considers appropriate, the court may, subject to subsection (4), recognize a route of a county road as the legal route. The route as recognized by the court is considered to be a county road.
(4) The court shall provide notice and the opportunity for a public hearing to affected landowners, the county commission, and directly affected persons before recognizing or declining to recognize a route of a county road as the legal route.
(5) This section does not apply to county roads established by prescriptive easement.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2701. Repealed

7-14-2701. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1)En. Sec. 5-401, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3101, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2-101, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 69, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2203, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2203(part), 32-3101(1); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2702. Repealed

7-14-2702. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Secs. 5-402, 5-418, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3102(part), 32-3118(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 253, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2703. Repealed

7-14-2703. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-402, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3102(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2704. Repealed

7-14-2704. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-403, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3103; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 42, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2705. Repealed

7-14-2705. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Secs. 5-404, 5-405, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3104(1), 32-3105(1); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 253, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 587, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2706. Repealed

7-14-2706. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-404, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3104(2), (3); amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 349, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2707. Repealed

7-14-2707. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-405, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3105(2) thru (4); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 253, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 588, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2708. Repealed

7-14-2708. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-406, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3106(1); amd. Sec. 589, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2709. Repealed

7-14-2709. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1)En. Sec. 5-406, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3106, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 5-407, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 566, L. 1977; Sec. 32-3107, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3106(2), 32-3107(1); amd. Sec. 590, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2710. Repealed

7-14-2710. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-407, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 566, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3107(2), (3); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 42, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2711. Repealed

7-14-2711. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-410, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3110; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 253, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2712. Repealed

7-14-2712. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-413, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3113(1), (2); amd. Sec. 591, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2713. Repealed

7-14-2713. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009; sec. 37, Ch. 291, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-413, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3113(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2714. Repealed

7-14-2714. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-414, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3114.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2715. Repealed

7-14-2715. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 9-205, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4205.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2716. Repealed

7-14-2716. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 9-206, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4206(1), (3); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 181, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2717. Repealed

7-14-2717. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 9-206, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4206(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2718. Repealed

7-14-2718. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 9-207, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4207.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2719. Repealed

7-14-2719. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-429, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3129; amd. Sec. 592, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2720. Repealed

7-14-2720. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-430, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3130(1) thru (3); amd. Sec. 593, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2721. Repealed

7-14-2721. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-431, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3131; amd. Sec. 594, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2731. Repealed

7-14-2731. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-401, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3101(2), (3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2732. Repealed

7-14-2732. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-401, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3101(4), (5).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2733. Repealed

7-14-2733. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1)En. Sec. 5-408, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3108, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 5-409, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3109, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3108, 32-3109.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2734. Repealed

7-14-2734. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-411, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3111(1) thru (3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2735. Repealed

7-14-2735. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1)En. Sec. 5-411, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3111, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 5-417, Ch. 197, L. 1954; Sec. 32-3117, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3111(4), 32-3117(3); amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2736. Repealed

7-14-2736. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-412, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3112(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2737. Repealed

7-14-2737. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-412, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3112(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2738. Repealed

7-14-2738. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-415, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3115(part); amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2739. Repealed

7-14-2739. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-416, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3116(1); amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 349, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2740. Repealed

7-14-2740. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-416, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3116(2); amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2741. Repealed

7-14-2741. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-415, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3115(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2742. Repealed

7-14-2742. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-417, Ch. 197, L. 1954; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3117(1); amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2743. Repealed

7-14-2743. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-417, Ch. 197, L. 1954; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3117(2); amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2744. Repealed

7-14-2744. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1) thru (3)En. Sec. 5-419, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3119, R.C.M. 1947; (4)En. Sec. 5-420, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3120, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3119, 32-3120; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2745. Repealed

7-14-2745. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 5-418, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3118, R.C.M. 1947; (3) thru (6)En. Sec. 5-421, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 234, L. 1971; Sec. 32-3121, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3118(part), 32-3121; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 500, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 11, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2746. Repealed

7-14-2746. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-430, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3130(4).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2751. Repealed

7-14-2751. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-422, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3122.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2752. Repealed

7-14-2752. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-423, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 234, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3123(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2753. Repealed

7-14-2753. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: (1) thru (5)En. Sec. 5-423, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 234, L. 1971; Sec. 32-3123, R.C.M. 1947; (6)En. Sec. 5-426, Ch. 197, L. 1965; Sec. 32-3126, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3123(2) thru (6), 32-3126(part); amd. Sec. 595, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2754. Repealed

7-14-2754. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-423, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 234, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3123(7).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2755. Repealed

7-14-2755. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-424, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3124; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2756. Repealed

7-14-2756. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-425, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3125(1), (2); amd. Sec. 596, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2757. Repealed

7-14-2757. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-425, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3125(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2758. Repealed

7-14-2758. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-425, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3125(4).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2759. Repealed

7-14-2759. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-426, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3126(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2760. Repealed

7-14-2760. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-427, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3127(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2761. Repealed

7-14-2761. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-428, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3128; amd. Sec. 597, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2762. Repealed

7-14-2762. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-426, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3126(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 27. Local Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2763. Repealed

7-14-2763. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 5-427, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3127(2), (3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2801. General powers of county relating to ferries

7-14-2801. General powers of county relating to ferries.
The board of county commissioners, under limitations and restrictions as are prescribed by law, may:
(1) lay out, maintain, control, and manage county ferries within the county and, subject to 15-10-420, levy taxes for county ferries as provided by law;
(2) in the exercise of sound discretion, jointly with other counties, lay out, maintain, control, manage, and improve county ferries in adjacent counties, wholly or in part as may be agreed upon between the boards of the counties concerned, and subject to 15-10-420, levy taxes as provided by law.
History: En. Subd. 4, Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 4465.3, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 12-101, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1004(part); amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 584, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2802. Construction and operation of ferries uniting two counties

7-14-2802. Construction and operation of ferries uniting two counties.
(1) When a public ferry, if constructed, would unite two counties, the boards of county commissioners may act jointly to construct, maintain, and operate it. Each county shall acquire and maintain its own landings and approaches.
(2) When individuals are employed on joint ferries, they shall report quarterly to each board, giving the information that each board may require.
History: En. Sec. 5-207, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2907; amd. Sec. 598, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2803. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf upon petition

7-14-2803. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf upon petition.
When a petition to a board of county commissioners indicates that it is necessary to establish and maintain a public ferry across or a wharf at any unfordable stream, lake, estuary, or bay, the county, through its board of county commissioners, may construct a ferry or wharf or may purchase or acquire a ferry or wharf by condemnation, as provided in Title 70, chapter 30, and may operate and maintain a ferry across or a wharf at any unfordable stream, lake, estuary, or bay within or bordering the county. The county may also acquire, operate, and maintain all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, landings, and improvements pertaining to the ferry or wharf. The county may operate the ferry or wharf for free or may charge for the use.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 33, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 4477, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4477, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1116; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves

7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves.
(1) Upon the proper showing as provided in 7-14-2803, each board of county commissioners may construct or acquire ferries by condemnation or purchase. Each board may also acquire all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, landings, and improvements pertaining to the ferry.
(2) Each board may acquire real property for these purposes under the provisions of Title 70, chapter 30.
(3) No board shall establish or maintain a county ferry or wharf with a landing place in any incorporated city or town which by its charter is vested with the power to build and regulate ferries, wharves, or landings at the feet of streets terminating at a river or harbor.
History: En. Sec. 8-217, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2805. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf by county upon its own motion

7-14-2805. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf by county upon its own motion.
(1) Any county of the state may own and establish and the board of county commissioners of any county of the state may operate and manage free or toll ferries and wharves for the use of the public and may employ one or more individuals to operate the free or toll ferries and wharves.
(2) While ferries or wharves are owned by a county and operated and managed by the board, the operation is expressly declared to be a governmental function.
(3) The board may also lease any ferries or wharves owned by the county to a company, firm, or individual to be operated for the use of the public. A company, firm, or individual shall give a bond, in an amount considered sufficient by the board, conditioned for the careful and businesslike operation of the ferry or wharf in accordance with law and the regulations of the board. When a ferry or wharf is operated by a lessee of the county, the operation is the private function of the lessee.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 33, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 4480, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4480, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 38, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1119; amd. Sec. 599, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2806. Rules and rates for public ferry or wharf

7-14-2806. Rules and rates for public ferry or wharf.
(1) The board of county commissioners shall make all needful rules for the government and operation of county ferries, alter and fix rates of toll, and fix the amount of rental when leased to individuals or companies.
(2) In all cases the rate of toll shall be printed in legible form and posted upon the boat and at the landing places.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 33, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 4481, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4481, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1120.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2807. Tax levy for public ferry -- combined ferry and bridge fund

7-14-2807. Tax levy for public ferry -- combined ferry and bridge fund.
(1) Subject to 15-10-420, if a county owns or operates a public ferry, the board of county commissioners may levy a tax on the taxable value of all taxable property of the county for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and repairing public ferries.
(2) The board may combine the revenue from the tax authorized in this section with revenue from taxes to support bridges as provided in 7-14-2502.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 53, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1518; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 36, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2821. Permission to operate ferry between counties

7-14-2821. Permission to operate ferry between counties.
(1) When authority to erect and keep a ferry over waters dividing two counties is desired, application must be made to the board of commissioners of the county situated on the left bank descending the river, creek, or slough.
(2) The board may not grant authority to erect a toll ferry until the notice of the intended application is given as required in 7-14-2822.
(3) After notice is given, an application must be made in writing, under oath, to the board of the proper county. The applications must contain a description of the proposed ferry landings; the names of the owners, if known, of the proposed landings; and a statement that notice of the application has been served at least 10 days prior to the date of application on those landowners who are not parties to the application.
History: (1)En. Sec. 2820, Pol. C. 1895; re-en Sec. 1457, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1766, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2843; re-en. Sec. 1766, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1501, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2821, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1458, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1767, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2844; re-en. Sec. 1767, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 136, L. 1974; Sec. 32-1502, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2822, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1459, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1768, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2892; re-en. Sec. 1768, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1503, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1501, 32-1502, 32-1503(part); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 253, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2822. Notice of application to operate ferry

7-14-2822. Notice of application to operate ferry.
Every applicant for authority to erect and take tolls on a public ferry must publish notice as provided in 7-1-2121, specifying the location and the time when and place where the application will be made. Publication must be made in at least one newspaper in each county in which the ferry is or touches or, if there is no newspaper published in the county, then in one published in an adjoining county.
History: En. Sec. 2822, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1459, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1768, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2892; re-en. Sec. 1768, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1503(part); amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 354, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2823. Hearing and decision on application

7-14-2823. Hearing and decision on application.
(1) At the hearing, proof of giving the notice required by 7-14-2821 and 7-14-2822 must be made, and any person may appear and contest the application. If the board of commissioners finds that the ferry is either a public necessity or convenience and that the applicant is a suitable person and, by reason of the ownership of the landing or failure of the owner of the landing to apply, is entitled to operate the ferry, authority to erect and take tolls on the ferry may be granted to the applicant for the term of 10 years. The board may at any time authorize and maintain fords across any water within any distance of a ferry.
(2) The board granting authority to keep a public ferry shall at the same time:
(a) fix the amount of a bond to be given by the person or corporation owning or taking tolls on the ferry for the benefit of the county and all persons crossing or desiring to cross on the ferry and provide for the annual renewal of the bond;
(b) fix the amount of license tax to be paid by the person or corporation for taking tolls on the ferry, not less than $3 or more than $100 a month, payable annually;
(c) fix the rate of tolls that may be collected for crossing on the ferry;
(d) make all necessary orders relative to the construction, erection, and business of ferries that it has by law the power to make.
(3) When a county commissioner is interested in an application to erect, construct, or take tolls on a ferry, the commissioner may not act in those matters.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 2823, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1460, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1769, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2893; re-en. Sec. 1769, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1504, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 2824, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1461, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1770, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2845; re-en. Sec. 1770, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1505, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2831, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1468, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1777, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2852; re-en. Sec. 1777, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1512, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1504, 32-1505, 32-1512; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 220, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 600, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2824. Preference for landowner

7-14-2824. Preference for landowner.
The owner of the land on either bank of the waters to be crossed, with the owner of the land on the left bank descending given preference over the owner of the land on the right bank, is entitled to preference in procuring authority to construct a ferry. Whenever the owners of the banks do not apply for such authority within a reasonable time after the necessity therefor arises, the board of commissioners may grant authority to another.
History: En. Sec. 2833, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1470, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1779, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2854; re-en. Sec. 1779, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1514; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 253, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2825. Establishment of new ferry near existing ferry

7-14-2825. Establishment of new ferry near existing ferry.
No toll ferry must be established within 1 mile immediately above or below a regularly established ferry unless the situation of a town or village, the crossing of a public highway, or the intersection of some creek or ravine renders it necessary for public convenience. In addition to the public notice required, notice of intention to apply for authority to erect a toll ferry must be served upon the proprietor of the ferry already established, at least 10 days prior thereto, giving the time and place and grounds of such application.
History: En. Sec. 2832, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1469, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1778, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2853; re-en. Sec. 1778, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1513.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2826. Regulation of ferry operation -- penalties

7-14-2826. Regulation of ferry operation -- penalties.
(1) The board of county commissioners may make rules governing the operation of ferries and prescribing:
(a) how many boats must be kept, their character, and how they are propelled;
(b) the number of individuals to be employed and rules for their supervision;
(c) when and under what circumstances ferries may make trips in the nighttime;
(d) who may be ferried free of toll;
(e) in what cases of danger or peril a crossing is not to be made;
(f) penalties for violation of rules;
(g) the method of and preference in loading and crossing; and
(h) how and by whom action may be brought to recover penalties.
(2) Subject to the rules, ferry operators shall make trips to accommodate all passengers who desire to cross, and any failure to do so subjects the franchise to forfeiture by a proper proceeding for that purpose.
(3) The owner of a ferry shall have the rates of toll, as fixed by the board, printed or written and posted in some conspicuous place on or near the ferry.
(4) All ferry operators shall keep the banks of the streams or waters at the landings of their ferries graded and in good order for the passage of vehicles. For every day that compliance with this subsection is neglected, $25 is forfeited and must be collected, except as provided in 3-10-601, for the use of the road fund of the county.
History: (1)En. Sec. 2826, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1463, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1772, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2894; re-en. Sec. 1772, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1507, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2827, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1464, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1773, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 1773, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1508, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2835, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1472, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1781, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2856; re-en. Sec. 1781, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1516, R.C.M. 1947; (4)En. Sec. 2836, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1473, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1782, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2858; re-en. Sec. 1782, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 32-1517, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1507, 32-1508, 32-1516, 32-1517; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 557, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 601, Ch. 61, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 123, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2827. Surety bond required

7-14-2827. Surety bond required.
The bond required of the owner or keeper of the ferry must be in the sum fixed by the board of county commissioners, with one or more sureties, and conditioned that the ferry will be kept in good repair and condition and that the owner or keeper will faithfully comply with the laws of the state and all legal orders of the board regulating the ferry and pay all damages recovered against the owner or keeper by any person injured or damaged by reason of delay at or defect in the ferry or in any manner resulting from a noncompliance with the laws or lawful orders regulating the ferry. The bond must be approved by the board.
History: En. Sec. 2829, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1466, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1775, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2850; re-en. Sec. 1775, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1510; amd. Sec. 602, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2828. Report required

7-14-2828. Report required.
An owner or keeper of a ferry shall report annually to the board of county commissioners from which a license is obtained, under oath, the following facts:
(1) the actual cost of the construction or erection and equipment of the ferry;
(2) the repairs made during the preceding year and the actual cost of the repairs;
(3) the expense of labor and of hiring agents and other costs necessarily incurred with regard to the conduct of the business;
(4) the amount of tolls collected; and
(5) the estimated actual cash value of the ferry, exclusive of the franchise.
History: En. Sec. 2825, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1462, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1771, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2847; re-en. Sec. 1771, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1506; amd. Sec. 603, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2829. Acquisition of land for ferry

7-14-2829. Acquisition of land for ferry.
When lands are necessary for the construction, erection, or use of a ferry that cannot be procured by agreement between the owner of the ferry and the landowner, the right-of-way and all other lands necessary for the use and construction or erection of the ferry may be acquired by condemnation as provided in Title 70, chapter 30.
History: En. Sec. 2834, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1471, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1780, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2855; re-en. Sec. 1780, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1515; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2830. Procedure to administer license tax

7-14-2830. Procedure to administer license tax.
The license tax for a ferry connecting two counties must be paid to the treasurer of the county granting the license issued, but the treasurer of such county must annually pay to the treasury of the county in which the other end or landing of the ferry is located one-half of the sum so received.
History: En. Sec. 2830, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1467, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1776, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2851; re-en. Sec. 1776, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1511.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 28. Ferries and Wharves › 7-14-2831. Use of penalties

7-14-2831. Use of penalties.
Penalties recovered under 7-14-2821 through 7-14-2830 must be paid to the county treasury for the use of the general road fund of the county.
History: En. Sec. 2828, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1465, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1774, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2895; re-en. Sec. 1774, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1509.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 29. Road Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2901. Repealed

7-14-2901. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 308, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 319, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 29. Road Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2902. Repealed

7-14-2902. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 308, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 354, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 29. Road Improvement Districts (Repealed) › 7-14-2907. Repealed

7-14-2907. Repealed.
Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 308, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 269, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4101. Municipal authority to establish, alter, and maintain trafficways and public grounds

7-14-4101. Municipal authority to establish, alter, and maintain trafficways and public grounds.
(1) The city or town council has power to lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, extend, grade, pave, or otherwise improve streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, and public grounds and to vacate the same.
(2) The council has power to order any work provided in this code to be done upon the streets, alleys, or public places of a city or town.
History: (1)En. Subd. 6, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.5, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-906, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 4879, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3365, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5223, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5223, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 84-4736, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-906(part), 84-4736.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4102. Regulation of trafficways and public grounds

7-14-4102. Regulation of trafficways and public grounds.
The city or town council may:
(1) except as provided in 7-14-4116, regulate and prevent the use or obstruction of streets, sidewalks, and public grounds by signs, poles, wires, posting handbills or advertisements, or any obstruction;
(2) regulate and prohibit traffic and sales upon the streets, sidewalks, and public grounds;
(3) regulate or prohibit the fast driving of horses, animals, or vehicles within the city or town;
(4) provide for and regulate street crossings, curbs, and gutters;
(5) prevent horseracing or immoderate driving or riding in the streets of the city or town and regulate and provide for the hitching of all animals on the streets;
(6) regulate or prohibit coasting, skating, sliding, skateboarding, rollerblading, or tobogganing on the streets or alleys or other amusements dangerous or annoying to the inhabitants or having a tendency to frighten animals.
History: En. Subds. 8, 9, 10, 40, 41, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Secs. 5039.7, 5039.8, 5039.9, 5039.39, 5039.40, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-910, 11-911, 11-912, 11-942, 11-943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 173, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4103. Regulation of motor vehicles

7-14-4103. Regulation of motor vehicles.
(1) Except as provided in 7-14-4116, the council of an incorporated city or town may, by ordinance, regulate motor vehicles and their speed within the limits of the city or town and prescribe and enforce fines and penalties for violation of the regulations.
(2) As used in this section, the term "motor vehicles" has the meaning provided in 61-1-101, except the term does not include authorized emergency vehicles as defined in 61-8-102.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 49, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 5041, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5041, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-1002, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 49, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 5042, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5042, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-1003, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1002, 11-1003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 173, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4104. Prevention of obstructions on trafficways and public grounds

7-14-4104. Prevention of obstructions on trafficways and public grounds.
Except as provided in 7-14-4116, the city or town council may prevent the encumbering of streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds with obstacles or materials.
History: En. Subd. 38, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.37, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-940; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 173, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4105. Lighting and cleaning of trafficways and public grounds

7-14-4105. Lighting and cleaning of trafficways and public grounds.
The city or town council has power to:
(1) provide for lighting and cleaning the streets, alleys, and avenues;
(2) regulate the disposition and removal of ashes, garbage, or other offensive matter in any street or alley, on public grounds, or on any premises;
(3) regulate the use of sidewalks and require the owners of the adjoining premises to keep the same free from snow or other obstruction.
History: En. Subd. 7, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.6, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 93, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 11-909(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4106. Payment for cost of removing waste

7-14-4106. Payment for cost of removing waste.
The city or town council may levy the cost of the removal provided for in 7-14-4105(2) as a special charge against the property from which the matter was deposited.
History: En. Subd. 7, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.6, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 93, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 11-909(part); amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4107. Maintenance of trafficways

7-14-4107. Maintenance of trafficways.
The city or town council may provide for the maintenance of the streets, alleys, and public places of the city or town and may fix rates to defray the cost of said work as provided in Title 7, chapter 12, part 44.
History: En. Subd. 69, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.68, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-971; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 212, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 14. Transportation › Part 41. General Provisions Related to Municipal Trafficways and Public Grounds › 7-14-4108. Authority to contract for road work when federal funds involved

7-14-4108. Authority to contract for road work when federal funds involved.
Whenever highway construction work is to be financed in whole or in part by federal funds, the council, commission, or other governing body of any city or town may contract jointly or independently with the department of transportation, United States federal highway administration, or other federal agency for the construction or reconstruction of highways, roads, and streets, to acquire rights-of-way, and to do any other thing essential and practical in securing the highway, road, and street construction or reconstruction or rights-of-way as may be agreed upon between the council, commission, or other governing body and the department of transportation or federal agency. All contracts for work on highways, roads, and streets which are let pursuant to this authority shall be let by the transportation commission.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 69, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1023; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 75, L. 1995.