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ND SB2052
Bill
Status
Passed
3/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Natural Resources Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires a permit from the state engineer to construct or modify dams, dikes, or other water control devices capable of retaining more than 50 acre-feet of water, or 25 acre-feet for medium or high-hazard dams
- Mandates that plans and specifications be completed by a professional engineer registered in North Dakota, except for low-hazard dams less than 10 feet in height
- Establishes a 45-day review timeline for the state engineer's initial review and 45-day review period for the local water resource board, with board silence deemed as approval
- Allows the state engineer to issue temporary permits in emergency cases and to refuse construction of unsafe or improper structures that would interfere with water resource management
- Creates criminal and civil liability for constructing qualifying dams without a permit, making violators guilty of a class B misdemeanor and liable for all damages caused by the unpermitted structure
Legislative Description
A permit to construct or modify a dam, dike, or other device.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/18
3/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Energy and Natural Resources2/15/2013
Natural Resources1/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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