S.F. No. 0072 Water rights-temporary uses & instream flows.
Sponsored by: Senator(s) Case
AN ACT relating to water; specifying considerations for evaluating return flows; authorizing the
temporary acquisition or transfer of water rights for instream flow as specified; authorizing instream
flows for establishment, maintenance and improvement of fisheries and habitat; authorizing other
beneficial uses; defining certain terms; making conforming amendments; authorizing specified state
agencies to apply for instream flow water rights; providing procedures for public notice and
hearing; providing procedures for reviewing instream flow water rights; repealing an inconsistent
provision; and providing for an effective date.
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