Montana § 85-8-703 - Petition For Additional Powers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-8-703 — Petition For Additional Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-8-703. Petition For Additional Powers
Petition for additional powers. Before the additional powers granted by this part shall become applicable to any presently existing drainage district in this state, the commissioners of such district shall file a petition in the district court requesting such additional powers as set forth herein and proper notice shall be given to interested landowners in the same manner as in the first instance of creation of the district. Proceedings shall be conducted, insofar as possible, in accordance with the procedures set forth for determining whether or not the district shall be created in the first instance, and the district court shall render its decree or order accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-8-703
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-8-703 cover?
Section 85-8-703 ("Petition For Additional Powers") 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 § 85-8-703?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 85-8-703" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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