§ 76-5-101

76-5-101. Findings. The people of the state of Montana find that: (1) recurrent flooding of a portion of the state's land resources causes loss of life, damage to property, disruption of commerce and governmental services, and unsanitary conditions; all of which are detrimental to the health, safety, welfare, and property of the occupants of flooded lands and the people of this state; and (2) the public interest necessitates management and regulation of flood-prone lands and waters in a manner consistent with sound land and water use management practices which will prevent and alleviate flooding threats to life and health and reduce private and public economic losses. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 393, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 89-3501.