In case one of the applicants is a municipality, its bid shall have preference provided that it is in all respects as advantageous to the state as the bid which has been submitted by any person or corporation.
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-4-207, under Hydroelectric Resources.
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-4-207
In case one of the applicants is a municipality, its bid shall have preference provided that it is in all respects as advantageous to the state as the bid which has been submitted by any person or corporation.