2006 Utah Code - 73-23-3 — Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.

     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 63, Chapter 56, the Utah Procurement Code; and
     (5) may proceed without obtaining water right approval from the state engineer.

Enacted by Chapter 6, 1986 Special Session 2