Montana Code 17-6-303. Purpose of the coal tax trust fund
17-6-303. Purpose of the coal tax trust fund. The people of Montana establish that the intent of the permanent coal tax trust fund, as created by Article IX, section 5, of the Montana constitution, is:
Terms Used In Montana Code 17-6-303
- Clean and healthful environment: means an environment that is relatively free from pollution that threatens human health, including as a minimum, compliance with federal and state environmental and health standards. See Montana Code 17-6-302
(1)to compensate future generations for the loss of a valuable and depletable resource and to meet any economic, social, and environmental impacts caused by coal development not otherwise provided for by other coal tax sources; and
(2)to develop a stable, strong, and diversified economy which meets the needs of Montana residents both now and in the future while maintaining and improving a clean and healthful environment as required by Article IX, section 1, of the Montana constitution.