DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 526 Original 2016 Regular Session Robby Carter
Abstract: Requires permitting of industrial users that withdraw greater than 100,000 gallons per
day.
Present law requires the commissioner, through the office of conservation, to administer all matters
related to the management of the state's ground water resources by providing for the most
"advantageous use" of the resource consistent with the protection, conservation, and replenishment
thereof.
Proposed law authorizes the commissioner to make rules, regulations, or orders to establish and
require a permit of industrial users that withdraw greater than 100,000 gallons per day.
(Adds R.S. 38:3097.3(C)(11))