BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5209: Water right beneficial use

Concerning the relinquishment of a water right.

Summary

Annual consumptive quantity means the estimated or actual amount of water diverted pursuant to the water right during the peak year of water use within the most recent 15-year period of beneficial use, reduced by the estimated annual amount of return flows. Additionally, beneficial use means or refers to the peak year of water use during the most recent 15-year period.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to extending the time period permitted to put water to beneficial use;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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