Legislative Review

Mont. Code Ann. § 85-2-803, under Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin.

Mont. Code Ann. § 85-2-803

(1) A diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact consented to by the department under the provisions of this part may not be made until one of the following occurs, whichever is later: (a) the legislature ratifies the first determination of the department to consent to a diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact; or (b) July 1, 1983. (2) A decision by the department to disapprove a diversion of water is not subject to legislative approval.