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MO HB2168
Bill
Status
2/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gayle Kingery
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 256.400, RSMo and enacts two new sections (256.400 and 256.433) relating to major water users.
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Defines "major water user" as any person, firm, corporation, state agency, or political subdivision with equipment to withdraw or divert 100,000 gallons or more per day from any water source.
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Prohibits major water users from unduly interfering with reasonable and customary irrigation activities of farming operations registered as major water users within the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District.
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Allows the attorney general or affected parties to file for an injunction if such interference occurs, except when an injunction would be detrimental to public health or safety.
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain major users of water resources from unduly interfering with the reasonable and normal irrigation of certain farm operations within the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District
Last Action
Referred: Energy and Environment (H)
5/14/2010