85-2-369. Aquifer testing, test well, or monitoring well data submission -- not beneficial use. - Montana Statutes

     85-2-369. Aquifer testing, test well, or monitoring well data submission -- not beneficial use. (1) All aquifer testing data and other related information from test wells, monitoring wells, or other sources that is collected for the purpose of obtaining a new appropriation right or a change in appropriation right pursuant to 85-2-360 through 85-2-362 must be submitted to the department and the bureau of mines and geology in a form prescribed by the department and the bureau of mines and geology. The bureau of mines and geology shall ensure that information submitted pursuant to this section is entered into the ground water information center database as part of the ground water assessment program.
     (2) (a) Water testing or monitoring is not a beneficial use of water requiring the filing of a permit application.
     (b) A permit is not required if the intent of a person is to conduct aquifer tests, water quality tests, water level monitoring, or other testing or monitoring of a water source.

     History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 2007.