Montana § 85-15-401 - Municipality Or County Prohibited From Regulation
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-15-401 — Municipality Or County Prohibited From Regulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-15-401. Municipality Or County Prohibited From Regulation
Municipality or county prohibited from regulation. No municipality or county may regulate, supervise, or provide for the regulation or supervision of any dam or reservoir in this state or the construction, maintenance, or operation thereof or limit the size of any dam or reservoir or the amount of water that may be stored therein. This chapter does not prevent a municipality or county from adopting ordinances or regulations regulating, supervising, or providing for the regulation or supervision of dams and reservoirs that: (1) are not within the state's jurisdiction; or (2) are not subject to regulation by another public agency or body.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-15-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-15-401 cover?
Section 85-15-401 ("Municipality Or County Prohibited From Regulation") 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 § 85-15-401?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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