Utah Code § 73-23-3

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024

Section 73-23-3 - Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources

For purposes of this chapter, the Division of Water Resources:

(1) shall provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the West Desert Pumping Project;

(2) may enter into agreements as necessary to provide for all or any portion of the West Desert Pumping Project, including any indemnification agreements required by the federal government;

(3) may acquire land or any other property right by any lawful means, including eminent domain;

(4) is exempt from Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code; and

(5) may proceed without obtaining water right approval from the state engineer.

Utah Code § 73-23-3

Amended by Chapter 347, 2012 General Session ,§ 237, eff. 5/1/2013.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session