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Mont. Code Ann. § 23-2-402

Purpose -- intent

Known as the Smith River Management Act

The act spans §§ 23–23 (9 sections).

En

(1) The purpose of this part is to:

(a) provide continued recreational and commercial use and enjoyment of the Smith River waterway, consistent with the river's capacity;

(b) seek ways to minimize conflicts between river users and private landowners; and

(c) protect the integrity of the river's water and canyon resources for future generations.

(2) The intent of this part is to interpret and implement this part in a manner consistent with the statement of purpose for the state park system in 23-1-101.

(3) This part may not be construed in any way to restrict a landowner's access to or use of the landowner's land, improvements, water rights, or adjacent waterways.

Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.