# Mont. Code Ann. § 85-20-903: 85-20-903 Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 85-20-903
- **Heading:** 85-20-903 Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Reserved
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 85 / Chapter 20 / Part 9 / Section 85-20-903

## Text

85-20-903 . Definitions. As used in 85-20-902 through 85-20-905 , the following definitions apply:

(1) "Commission" means the reserved water rights compact commission.

(2) "Compact" means the Crow-Montana water rights compact as approved by the legislature in 85-20-901 .

(3) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation.

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