- (1) All state surface waters located wholly within the boundaries of designated national parks or wilderness areas as of October 1, 1995, are outstanding resource waters (ORWs) . Other state waters may be designated an ORW by the department following the procedures in 75-5-316, MCA, subject to approval by the legislature.
Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-301, 75-5-316, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 75-5-316, MCA
History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 528, Eff. 2/24/06; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 257, Eff. 2/10/24.