HB2359 Summary

• Amends 82 O.S. 2011, Section 105.1 to clarify definitions relating to water rights and irrigation permits in Oklahoma.

• Changes the term "such" to "the" in the definition of "Seasonal permit" to improve grammatical clarity regarding permits authorizing water diversion for specified time periods.

• Provides seven key definitions for water management purposes: definite stream, domestic use, regular permit, seasonal permit, temporary permit, term permit, and provisional temporary permit.

• Effective date set for November 1, 2012.