Montana Code Annotated 1999

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     17-5-802. Authority to issue general obligation bonds and notes. (1) When authorized by and within the limits of a bond act and as provided in this part, the board may issue and sell bonds of the state in such manner as it considers necessary and proper to provide funds for the purpose set forth in the bond act.
     (2) The full faith and credit and taxing powers of the state must be pledged for the payment of all bonds and notes issued pursuant to this part, with all interest thereon and premiums payable upon the redemption thereof. All principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, becoming due during a fiscal year must be included in the state budget for such year, and sufficient revenues must be appropriated for payment thereof from the general fund and, if the general fund is not sufficient, from any other funds of the state legally available for payment thereof. No bonds may be issued to cover deficits incurred because appropriations exceeded anticipated revenue. Money transferred for the payment of bonds and notes must be deposited in the debt service account.
     (3) No additional long-range building bonds may be issued under Title 17, chapter 5, part 4.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 184, L. 1983.

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