Montana § 7-31-4202 - Interpretation Of Part
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-31-4202 — Interpretation Of Part, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-31-4202. Interpretation Of Part
Interpretation of part. (1) This part shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state in and for the protection of the welfare, health, peace, and safety of the people of Montana. This part shall be construed merely as a regulation in the public interest so that the diversion, transportation, and use of water in such ditches in cities and towns shall be in a safe manner, as defined by this part. (2) Nothing in this part shall be construed as intending to effectuate the abandonment of any valid water right.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-31-4202 cover?
Section 7-31-4202 ("Interpretation Of Part") 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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