Use Of Eminent Domain Powers To Acquire Water Supply System

Mont. Code Ann. § 7-13-4404, under Water Supply and Regulation.

Mont. Code Ann. § 7-13-4404

(1) If agreement is not reached pursuant to 7-13-4403, then the city or town shall proceed to acquire the plant or water supply under Title 70, chapter 30. (2) A city or town acquiring property under Title 70, chapter 30, shall pay the amount of compensation to the owner of the plant or water supply within 6 months from the date that final judgment is entered in the condemnation proceedings.