Montana § 23-2-407 - Management Responsibility And Plan

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-407 — Management Responsibility And Plan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-2-407. Management Responsibility And Plan

Management responsibility and plan. The department has the primary recreational management responsibility for the Smith River waterway described in 23-2-404 , consistent with the purpose stated in 23-1-101 and 23-2-402 . The Smith River waterway must be administered to: (1) allow the continuation of compatible existing recreational and public land uses; (2) maintain the opportunity to enjoy the natural scenic beauty and solitude; and (3) conserve fish and wildlife and scientific and recreational values.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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