The general purpose and intent of this Act is to establish a means of reviewing potential water conflicts before damage to any person is incurred and to establish a rule for mitigating water shortage conflicts by:
- (a) Providing authority for County Soil and Water Conservation Districts to receive notice of incoming substantial users of water.
- (b) Authorizing Soil and Water Conservation Districts to recommend restrictions on withdrawals of groundwater in emergencies.
- (c) Establishing a "reasonable use" rule for groundwater withdrawals.
(from Ch. 5, par. 1603)
(Source: P.A. 96-222, eff. 1-1-10.)