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MO HB1179
Bill
Status
6/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kent Hampton
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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 water source and equipment to withdraw or divert 100,000 gallons or more per day
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Prohibits major water users from conveying water withdrawn from the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District to locations outside the district if such conveyance unduly interferes with reasonable and customary activities of other registered major water users within the district
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Allows the attorney general or affected parties to file for injunctive relief against unauthorized water conveyances, except when an injunction would be detrimental to public health or safety
Legislative Description
Prohibits a large water user from conveying water withdrawn or diverted from the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District to a location outside the district if it interferes with another major user
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
6/18/2012