Montana § 85-16-101 - Who May Build Wharves And Docks
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-16-101 — Who May Build Wharves And Docks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-16-101. Who May Build Wharves And Docks
Who may build wharves and docks. Any person or persons owning land bordering upon any of the navigable waters within the state are granted a license and permit to build docks and wharves over, across, and upon the lands under water belonging to the state. Such docks and wharves shall be extended out into such navigable water such distance only as may be necessary to permit all boats, steamboats, and vessels to safely land thereat and discharge and take on their cargoes and passengers.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-16-101
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-16-101 cover?
Section 85-16-101 ("Who May Build Wharves And Docks") 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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