Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-4712
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7-2-4712 Contents of ordinance of annexation
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7-2-4712 . Contents of ordinance of annexation. (1) The ordinance shall:
(a) contain specific findings showing that the area to be annexed meets the requirements of 7-2-4734 and 7-2-4735 ;
(b) contain a statement of the intent of the municipality to provide services to the area being annexed as set forth in the report required by 7-2-4731 ; and
(c) fix the effective date of annexation.
(2) The external boundaries of the area to be annexed shall be described by metes and bounds.
(a) contain specific findings showing that the area to be annexed meets the requirements of 7-2-4734 and 7-2-4735 ;
(b) contain a statement of the intent of the municipality to provide services to the area being annexed as set forth in the report required by 7-2-4731 ; and
(c) fix the effective date of annexation.
(2) The external boundaries of the area to be annexed shall be described by metes and bounds.
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