Montana § 7-12-1142 - Governing Body Not To Decrease Public Services
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-12-1142 — Governing Body Not To Decrease Public Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-12-1142. Governing Body Not To Decrease Public Services
Governing body not to decrease public services. The governing body may not decrease the level of public services in the district existing prior to the creation of the district unless the services at the same time are decreased throughout the jurisdictional area of the governing body, nor may it transfer the financial burden of providing those services to the district. The governing body may not discriminate in the provision of publicly funded services between areas included in such district and areas not so included.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-12-1142
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-12-1142 cover?
Section 7-12-1142 ("Governing Body Not To Decrease Public Services") 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 § 7-12-1142?
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