§ 7-14-1601 Definitions
§ 7-14-1602 Purpose — public and governmental functions
§ 7-14-1611 Resolution of intention to create rail authority
§ 7-14-1612 Notice of resolution — hearing
§ 7-14-1613 County rail authority
§ 7-14-1621 Regional rail authority
§ 7-14-1622 Directors
§ 7-14-1623 Cooperation of county
§ 7-14-1624 General powers of authority
§ 7-14-1625 Railroad acquisition and operation — permits — eminent domain
§ 7-14-1631 Rules
§ 7-14-1632 Mill levy authorized
§ 7-14-1633 Election required to impose mill levy
§ 7-14-1634 Collection of tax and disposition of funds
§ 7-14-1635 Contracts for operation and use of facilities
§ 7-14-1636 Bonds and obligations
§ 7-14-1637 Debt service fund
§ 7-14-1638 Tax exemption
§ 7-14-1639 Procedure to enlarge authority
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 7 > Chapter 14 > Part 16 - Railway Authorities

  • Authority: means a rail authority as provided in this part. See Montana Code 7-14-1601
  • Board: means a board of county commissioners. See Montana Code 7-14-1601
  • Common carrier: means a railroad engaged in transportation for hire. See Montana Code 7-14-1601
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Directors: means the directors of the rail authority. See Montana Code 7-14-1601
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • 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
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201