Montana § 85-7-1953 - Amount Owed United States -- Lien And Special Tax
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§ 85-7-1953. Amount Owed United States -- Lien And Special Tax
Amount owed United States -- lien and special tax. All amounts to be paid to the United States under any contract made pursuant to this part between the district and the United States are a general obligation of the district, and the amounts to be paid to the United States are a lien upon the irrigation system of the district. All lands within the district or added to the district must be subject to a special tax or assessment authorized under 85-7-2104 for the payment of all amounts to be paid to the United States under the contract between the district and the United States. The special tax or assessment constitutes a first and prior lien on the land against which the tax or assessment is levied to the same extent and with like force and effect as taxes levied for state and county purposes.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-7-1953
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-7-1953 cover?
Section 85-7-1953 ("Amount Owed United States -- Lien And Special Tax") 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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