Montana Code 85-7-2211. Irrigation ditches — duties relating to safety
85-7-2211. Irrigation ditches — duties relating to safety. An irrigation district or private person or entity owning or operating irrigation diversions, aqueducts, canals, ditches, drains, flumes, headgates, siphons, or other water conveyance structures or infrastructure shall keep these structures and infrastructure in good general repair and condition. For the purpose of protecting persons and property from injury or damage, the irrigation district, private person, or entity has no duty to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 85-7-2211
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
(1)erect fences or other security measures;
(2)install grates or other protective devices where conveyed water goes underground or under a bridge or other object; or
(3)prevent access to water conveyance structures or facilities by persons or animals.