85-7-1402. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 85-7-1402

  • Irrigation district: means a district created pursuant to Title 85, chapter 7, part 1. See Montana Code 85-7-1402
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Undertaking: means any one or a combination of the following:

    (a)water sources, water rights, irrigation canals, irrigation systems, including pumping facilities or gravity measure systems, reservoirs, reservoir sites, or small power production facilities that are:

    (i)certified as such by the federal energy regulatory commission; and

    (ii)are associated with federal reclamation projects;

    (b)any real or personal property or water rights related to or necessary to provide, operate, and maintain an undertaking listed in subsection (4)(a). See Montana Code 85-7-1402

(1)”Irrigation district” means a district created pursuant to Title 85, chapter 7, part 1.

(2)”Issuer” means the board of commissioners of an irrigation district or a board of control created pursuant to Title 85, chapter 7, part 16.

(3)”Revenues” means any fees, charges, rates, rents, or lease payments.

(4)”Undertaking” means any one or a combination of the following:

(a)water sources, water rights, irrigation canals, irrigation systems, including pumping facilities or gravity measure systems, reservoirs, reservoir sites, or small power production facilities that are:

(i)certified as such by the federal energy regulatory commission; and

(ii)are associated with federal reclamation projects;

(b)any real or personal property or water rights related to or necessary to provide, operate, and maintain an undertaking listed in subsection (4)(a).