Environmental
Montana's prior appropriation doctrine for water rights means that in times of drought:
AAll water users share equally in shortages
BSenior water rights holders (earlier appropriation dates) receive their full allocation before junior rights holders✓ Correct
CThe state distributes water based on current need
DFederal users always receive water before state appropriators
Explanation
Under prior appropriation ('first in time, first in right'), during water shortages, holders of earlier (senior) water rights receive their full allocation before holders of more recent (junior) water rights. Junior rights may be completely cut off.
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