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ID H0595
Bill
Status
3/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes language requiring ground water management orders to be given only before September 1 and be effective for the following growing season.
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Exempts water right holders participating in an approved ground water management plan from time priority administration so long as they remain in compliance with the plan.
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Maintains the director's authority to order water right holders on a time priority basis to cease or reduce withdrawals when ground water supply is insufficient.
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Keeps existing requirements for director approval of permits in ground water management areas based on sufficient available water and no injury to prior rights.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove language regarding when an order may be given and may be effective and to provide that water right holders participating in an approved ground water management plan shall not be subject to administration on a time priority basis under specified conditions.
GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREAS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2016 Session Law Chapter 297 Effective: 07/01/2016
3/30/2016