1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 7
  3. CHAPTER 5
  4. Part 42
  5. 7-5-4203 Effective date of ordinances and resolutions

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 5. GENERAL OPERATION AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

Part 42. Municipal Ordinances and Resolutions

Effective Date Of Ordinances And Resolutions

7-5-4203. Effective date of ordinances and resolutions. (1) An ordinance passed by the council of any city or town may not become effective until 30 days after its passage except:

(a) general appropriation ordinances providing for the ordinary and current expenses of the city or town; and

(b) emergency measures.

(2) A resolution is immediately effective unless a delayed effective date is specified in the resolution.

History: En. Ch. 167, L. 1907; Sec. 3268, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5060, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5060, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1106(part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 311, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 309, L. 1993.