85-7-1403. Interpretation. (1) The powers conferred in this part are in addition to the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law.

Terms Used In Montana Code 85-7-1403

  • Undertaking: means any one or a combination of the following:

    (a)water sources, water rights, irrigation canals, irrigation systems, including pumping facilities or gravity measure systems, reservoirs, reservoir sites, or small power production facilities that are:

    (i)certified as such by the federal energy regulatory commission; and

    (ii)are associated with federal reclamation projects;

    (b)any real or personal property or water rights related to or necessary to provide, operate, and maintain an undertaking listed in subsection (4)(a). See Montana Code 85-7-1402

(2)An undertaking may be acquired, constructed, or improved, and bonds may be issued under this part for such purposes, notwithstanding the provisions of Title 85, chapter 7.

(3)If the provisions of this part are inconsistent with the provisions of Title 85, chapter 7, the provisions of this part control.