Align provisional water rights with final decrees in Montana
Montana HB441 revises water laws to align provisional water rights with final decrees, clarifying processes for post-decree petitions to reduce, modify, or revoke permits. It also clarifies post-decree verification of permits and changes in appropriation rights. The bill amends sections 85-2-313, 85-2-315, and 85-2-402 of the Montana Code Annotated. It requires the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to notify owners of provisional permits of final decrees and provide an opportunity to petition for permit reduction, modification, or revocation.
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