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ND SB2080
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
- Establishes construction permit requirements from the state engineer for low-hazard dams or devices retaining more than 50 acre-feet of water, and medium-hazard or high-hazard dams retaining more than 25 acre-feet of water
- Requires permits for low-risk dikes protecting more than 80 acres of land and moderate-risk or high-risk dikes
- Mandates that permit applications include complete plans and specifications completed by a professional engineer registered in North Dakota, unless otherwise stipulated by the state engineer
- Sets 45-day timeline for state engineer's initial review and 45-day timeline for water resource board review, with board silence deemed as no objections
- Penalizes construction without required permits as a class B misdemeanor with liability for all damages caused by the unauthorized structure
Legislative Description
The state engineer's authority regarding construction permit thresholds for dikes, dams, and other devices.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 3 nays 44
1/21/2021
Committee Referrals
Energy and Natural Resources1/5/2021
Full Bill Text
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