Montana § 85-2-419 - Salvaged Water
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-419 — Salvaged Water, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-2-419. Salvaged Water
Salvaged water. It is the declared policy of the state in 85-1-101 to encourage the conservation and full use of water. Consistent with this policy, holders of appropriation rights who salvage water may retain the right to the salvaged water for beneficial use. Except for a short-term lease pursuant to 85-2-410 , any use of the right to salvaged water for any purpose or in any place other than that associated with the original appropriation right must be approved by the department as a change in appropriation right in accordance with 85-2-402 and 85-2-436 , if applicable. Sale of the right to salvaged water must also be in accordance with 85-2-403 , and the lease of the right to salvaged water must be in accordance with 85-2-408 , 85-2-410 , or 85-2-436 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-2-419
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-419 cover?
Section 85-2-419 ("Salvaged Water") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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