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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