Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 85. WATER USE

CHAPTER 15. DAM SAFETY ACT

Part 1. General Provisions

Rules

85-15-110. Rules. The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to rules to:

(1) classify high-hazard dams and reservoirs;

(2) review, approve, and issue permits;

(3) govern inspections under this chapter;

(4) establish safety standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of high-hazard dams and reservoirs;

(5) establish emergency preparedness and warning procedures; and

(6) establish fees commensurate with costs to cover inspections under this chapter.

History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 501, L. 1985.