2023 Montana Code Annotated
Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling
Chapter 2. Recreation
Part 4. Management of Smith River
23-2-402. Purpose -- intent
23-2-402. Purpose -- intent. (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.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 512, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 363, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
