Montana Code Annotated 2019

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 13. UTILITY SERVICES

Part 45. Local Water Quality Districts

Authorization To Initiate Creation Of A Local Water Quality District

7-13-4504. Authorization to initiate creation of a local water quality district. (1) The commissioners may initiate the creation of a local water quality district for the purpose of protecting, preserving, and improving the quality of surface water and ground water, as provided by this part, by holding a public meeting, passing a resolution of intention, providing an opportunity for owners of fee-assessed units to protest, and conducting a public hearing to hear and decide upon protests, as provided in 7-13-4506, 7-13-4507, 7-13-4509, and 7-13-4510.

(2) A city or town may be included in the district if approved by the governing body of the city or town.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 357, L. 1991.