Montana § 87-5-506 - Vested Water Rights Preserved And Emergency Actions Excepted
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 87-5-506 — Vested Water Rights Preserved And Emergency Actions Excepted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87-5-506. Vested Water Rights Preserved And Emergency Actions Excepted
Vested water rights preserved and emergency actions excepted. This part shall not operate or be so construed as to impair, diminish, divest, or control any existing or vested water rights under the laws of the state of Montana or the United States or operate in emergencies such as floods, ice jams, or other conditions causing emergency handling.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 87-5-506
What does Montana Code Annotated § 87-5-506 cover?
Section 87-5-506 ("Vested Water Rights Preserved And Emergency Actions Excepted") 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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