17-5-802. Authority to issue general obligation bonds and notes. - Montana Statutes

     17-5-802. Authority to issue general obligation bonds and notes. (1) When authorized by and within the limits of a bond act and as provided in this part, the board may issue and sell bonds of the state in the manner that it considers necessary and proper to provide funds for the purpose set forth in the bond act.
     (2) The full faith and credit and taxing powers of the state must be pledged for the payment of all bonds and notes issued pursuant to this part, with all interest on the bonds and notes and premiums payable upon the redemption of the bonds and notes. All principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, becoming due during a fiscal year must be included in the state budget for that fiscal year, and sufficient revenue must be appropriated for the payment of principal, interest, and redemption premiums from the general fund and, if the general fund is not sufficient, from any other funds of the state legally available for the payment of principal, interest, and redemption premiums. Bonds may not be issued to cover deficits incurred because appropriations exceeded anticipated revenue. Money transferred for the payment of bonds and notes must be deposited in the debt service account.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 184, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 374, L. 2005.