85-2-605. Reservations. The department may apply for reservations and shall, as rapidly as possible, assist other appropriate state agencies and political subdivisions in applying for reservations within the basin. The United States or any agency thereof may apply for reservation of water in the basin under 85-2-316 for beneficial use of that water in the state of Montana. Particular emphasis shall be given to applications to reserve water for agricultural, municipal, and minimum flow purposes for the protection of existing rights and aquatic life.

     History: En. 89-8-107 by Sec. 5, Ch. 116, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 416, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 89-8-107.