Utah Code § 73-33-102: Scope of chapter.

(1) A person may not interpret this chapter as requiring the development, implementation, or consideration of a distribution management plan as a prerequisite or condition to the exercise of the state engineer's enforcement powers under other law, including powers granted under Section 73-2-25.

(2) This chapter applies to Great Salt Lake water rights that were approved or perfected on or before May 1, 2024, and Great Salt Lake water rights approved or perfected after May 1, 2024, including use under a Great Salt Lake water right of water for the mineral or element extraction process.