GroundRules
85-2-803: Legislative review.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 85. WATER USE
- CHAPTER 2. SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER
- Part 8. Diversions From the Yellowstone River Basin
(1) A diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact consented to by the department under the provisions of this part may not be made until one of the following occurs, whichever is later:
(a) the legislature ratifies the first determination of the department to consent to a diversion of water from the basin pursuant to Article X of the compact; or
(b) July 1, 1983.
(2) A decision by the department to disapprove a diversion of water is not subject to legislative approval.
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