3-7-311 . Duties of water masters. (1) The water master has the general powers given to a master by Rule 53(c), M.R.Civ.P. (2) Within a reasonable time after June 30, 1983, the water master shall issue a report to the water judge meeting the requirements for the preliminary decree as specified in 85-2-231 . (3) After a water judge issues a preliminary decree, the water master shall assist the water judge in the performance of the water division's further duties as ordered by the water judge. (4) A water master may be appointed by a district court to serve as a special master to a district court for actions brought pursuant to 85-2-114 (1) or (3) or 85-5-301 if the appointment is approved by the chief water judge.
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