Montana § 85-1-112 - Navigable Waters
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-1-112 — Navigable Waters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-1-112. Navigable Waters
Navigable waters. (1) All lakes wholly or partly within this state which have been meandered and returned as navigable by the surveyors employed by the government of the United States and all lakes which are navigable in fact are hereby declared to be navigable and public waters, and all persons shall have the same rights therein and thereto that they have in and to any other navigable or public waters. (2) All rivers and streams which have been meandered and returned as navigable by the surveyors employed by the government of the United States and all rivers and streams which are navigable in fact are hereby declared navigable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-1-112
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-1-112 cover?
Section 85-1-112 ("Navigable Waters") 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 § 85-1-112?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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