Montana § 85-15-210 - Preparation And Approval Of Plans
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-15-210 — Preparation And Approval Of Plans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-15-210. Preparation And Approval Of Plans
Preparation and approval of plans. (1) A person may not begin construction of a high-hazard dam as determined under 85-15-209 without first obtaining a construction permit from the department. (2) An application for a construction permit must be submitted to the department and must contain: (a) plans and specifications for the proposed construction, prepared by or under the direction of an engineer experienced in dam design and construction; and (b) other data and information required by the department. (3) Within 60 calendar days after receipt of the application and any additional information requested by the department, the department shall: (a) issue a construction permit or deny the application, as filed; or (b) issue a construction permit upon terms, conditions, or modifications the department considers appropriate.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 85-15-210 ("Preparation And Approval Of Plans") 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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