2013 Idaho Statutes
Title 42 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
Chapter 15 - MINIMUM STREAM FLOW
Section 42-1507 - SNAKE RIVER WATER RIGHTS AGREEMENT MINIMUM STREAM FLOW WATER RIGHTS ESTABLISHED.
(2) No fee shall be required in connection with the filing of claims in the Snake river basin adjudication for the minimum stream flow water rights established by this section.
(3) Any minimum stream flow water rights established by this section that are not capable of being maintained may be satisfied and maintained through operation of the water supply bank authorized by sections 42-1761 through 42-1765, Idaho Code, inclusive, and other available methods consistent with Idaho law.
(4) In the event the state decides to change any minimum stream flow water rights created by this section, it will provide notice of such change and consult with the Nez Perce tribe on a government-to-government basis as provided in the Snake River Water Rights Agreement of 2004. Provided however, nothing herein or in the Snake River Water Rights Agreement of 2004 shall be construed or interpreted to abridge, impair or limit the authority of the state of Idaho to create, modify or terminate any minimum stream flow water right established by this section.
(5) This section shall not become effective until the governor issues a proclamation certifying that all conditions for the effectiveness of the Snake River Water Rights Agreement of 2004 have been satisfied.
History:
[42-1507, added 2005, ch. 150, sec. 1, p. 466.]
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