Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 85. WATER USE

CHAPTER 1. WATER RESOURCES

Part 9. Western Montana Conservation Commission Act

Definitions

85-1-903. (Temporary) Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Aquatic resources" means all beneficial uses of water, including but not limited to water quality and water supply; recreational, scenic, and aesthetic values; and fish, wildlife, and other organisms, including the prevention and management of aquatic invasive species.

(2) "Commission" means the western Montana conservation commission established in 2-15-3311.

(3) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation.

(4) "Western Montana" means all land and water areas west of the continental divide and within the Montana portion of the headwaters of the Columbia River basin. (Terminates June 30, 2029--sec. 12, Ch. 428, L. 2023.)

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 428, L. 2023.