1. (1) In the event that the district’s activities and operations will alter a stream channel within the meaning of section 42-3802 , Idaho Code, the district shall obtain the director’s prior approval pursuant to chapter 38, title 42 , Idaho Code.
2. (2) The district’s conduct of flood response during a flooding emergency declared by the board shall not require a stream channel alteration permit, provided the district complies with the emergency waiver procedures consistent with section 42-3808, Idaho Code, and rules promulgated by the Idaho water resource board.

[42-3116, added 2014, ch. 72, sec. 4, p. 186; am. 2024, ch. 175, sec. 4, p. 661.]