Montana Code 23-2-402. Purpose — intent
23-2-402. Purpose — intent. (1) The purpose of this part is to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 23-2-402
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(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.