Montana § 85-2-216 - Venue For Water Rights Determinations
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-216 — Venue For Water Rights Determinations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-2-216. Venue For Water Rights Determinations
Venue for water rights determinations. All matters concerning the determination and interpretation of existing water rights shall be brought before or immediately transferred to the water judge in the proper water division unless witnesses have been sworn and testimony has been taken by a district court prior to the date of the Montana supreme court order as provided in 85-2-212 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-2-216
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-2-216 cover?
Section 85-2-216 ("Venue For Water Rights Determinations") 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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