Montana § 7-1-114 - Mandatory Provisions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-1-114 — Mandatory Provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-114. Mandatory Provisions
Mandatory provisions. (1) A local government with self-government powers is subject to the following provisions: (a) all state laws providing for the incorporation or disincorporation of cities and towns, for the annexation, disannexation, or exclusion of territory from a city or town, for the creation, abandonment, or boundary alteration of counties, and for city-county consolidation; (b) Title 7, chapter 3, part 1; (c) all laws establishing legislative procedures or requirements for units of local government; (d) all laws regulating the election of local officials; (e) all laws that require or regulate planning or zoning; (f) any law directing or requiring a local government or any officer or employee of a local government to carry out any function or provide any service; (g) except as provided in subsection (3), any law regulating the budget, finance, or borrowing procedures and powers of local governments; (h) Title 70, chapters 30 and 31. (2) These provisions are a prohibition on the self-government unit acting other than as provided. (3) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1)(g) and except as provided in subsection (3)(b), self-governing local government units are not subject to the mill levy limits established by state law. (b) The provisions of 15-10-420 apply to self-governing local government units.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-1-114
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-1-114 cover?
Section 7-1-114 ("Mandatory Provisions") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 7-1-114?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 7-1-114" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 7-1-114 apply to my situation?
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