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MO HB1179

Bill

Status

Passed

6/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kent Hampton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 256.400, RSMo and enacts two new sections (256.400 and 256.433) relating to major water users

  • 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

  • Prohibits major water users from conveying water withdrawn from the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District to locations outside the district if such conveyance unduly interferes with reasonable and customary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

  • 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Prohibits a large water user from conveying water withdrawn or diverted from the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District to a location outside the district if it interferes with another major user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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources3/8/2012
Rules1/31/2012
Rural Community Development1/25/2012

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