42-1401B — ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR IN AN ADJUDICATION


                                  TITLE  42
                       IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER
                            RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
                                  CHAPTER 14
                         ADJUDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS
    42-1401B.  ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR IN AN ADJUDICATION. (1) The director's
role under this chapter is as an independent expert and technical assistant to
assure that claims to water rights acquired under state law are accurately
reported in accordance with the procedures of chapter 14, title 42, Idaho
Code. The director shall make recommendations as to the extent of beneficial
use and administration of each water right under state law and may use uniform
parameters for quantification of beneficial use recommended for rights within
climatic regions of the state.
    (2)  The director shall not be a claimant on behalf of the state or any
subdivision of the state in an adjudication.
    (3)  The director shall not be a party to an adjudication.