WY HB0116

Destruction of water molecules through hydrogen-oxygen separation for industrial hydrogen production does not constitute a beneficial use of water under Wyoming law

State engineer and board of control must deny water permit applications, petitions to change water use, and temporary transfers for hydrogen production if the water source has been subject to priority regulation or interstate compact compliance within the previous 10 years

Evaporation losses from other water uses are exempt from the prohibition when molecular destruction is not the primary purpose

Applications to appropriate by-product water under W.S. 41-3-904 are exempt from the restrictions

Effective July 1, 2026, applying to all new applications filed on or after that date; existing permits issued before that date do not authorize water destruction unless explicitly permitted under prior law