Montana § 85-5-403 - Division Of Water
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-5-403 — Division Of Water, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-5-403. Division Of Water
Division of water. It shall be the duty of the water commissioner to divide the waters of said ditch between the owners, tenants in common, or stockholders in proportion to their respective rights, as set forth in the complaint or in such other manner or proportion as the court or judge may direct.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-5-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-5-403 cover?
Section 85-5-403 ("Division Of Water") 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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