Montana § 85-15-115 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-15-115 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-15-115. Purpose
Purpose. (1) The legislature finds that dams provide a variety of benefits to the state of Montana. These benefits include the regulation of streamflows for flood control; water storage for irrigation, for municipal, industrial, and stock water consumption, and for hydropower generation; improved opportunities for flatwater recreation; and improved fisheries. Additionally, dams play a crucial role in maintaining the vitality of Montana's economy. The state therefore has a legitimate and compelling interest in encouraging the construction of dams that conform to the water storage policy provided in 85-1-703 . (2) The legislature further finds that one impediment to the construction of new dams is the potential liability associated with dam construction and operation. The legislature understands the inherent risks to public safety associated with dam construction and operation but finds that compliance with the Montana Dam Safety Act reduces those risks to an acceptable level.
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Section 85-15-115 ("Purpose") 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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