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Bill No.:
LSO No.: 25LSO-0527
Enrolled Act No.:
Chapter No.:
Prime Sponsor:
Catch Title: Abandonment of water rights-limitations.
Has Report:
Subject:
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years of nonuse, with specified exceptions and the possibility of an extension of the five (5)
year period. This act amends existing statute to allow the owner of a lawful dam or diversion
system to request an extension of the five (5) year nonuse period when appropriated water is
unused due to necessary repairs or replacement.