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Mont. Const. art. IX, § 1 Protection and improvement
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(1) The state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations. (2) The legislature shall provide for the administration and enforcement of this duty. (3) The legislature shall provide adequate remedies for…
Mont. Const. art. IX, § 2 Reclamation
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(1) All lands disturbed by the taking of natural resources shall be reclaimed. The legislature shall provide effective requirements and standards for the reclamation of lands disturbed. (2) The legislature shall provide for a fund, to be known as the resource indemnity trust of t…
Mont. Const. art. IX, § 3 Water rights
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(1) All existing rights to the use of any waters for any useful or beneficial purpose are hereby recognized and confirmed. (2) The use of all water that is now or may hereafter be appropriated for sale, rent, distribution, or other beneficial use, the right of way over the lands …
Mont. Const. art. IX, § 4 Cultural resources
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The legislature shall provide for the identification, acquisition, restoration, enhancement, preservation, and administration of scenic, historic, archeologic, scientific, cultural, and recreational areas, sites, records and objects, and for their use and enjoyment by the people.