FINAL DECREES

Rule 24(a). Issuance. A final decree shall be issued for a basin, subbasin, or drainage after all objections, counterobjections, and issue remarks have been resolved; all motions to amend and on motion proceedings have been completed; and the requirements of § 85-2-237(1), MCA, within the water division have been satisfied. Rule 24(b). Notice of entry. Notice of entry of a final decree shall be sent to all parties named in the decree whose rights are stated, determined or affected thereby. The notice of entry of the final decree shall also be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the basin, subbasin, or drainage set forth in the decree is located. Rule 24(c). Inspection of final decree. The notice of entry of final decree shall be in writing, and shall state where in the water division and for what period of time a copy of the final decree may be examined by the parties or interested 19 persons. Any person may obtain a copy of the final decree upon payment of a fee covering the cost of printing or electronic copying.