For purposes of this chapter, "reasonable beneficial use" means the use of water for a beneficial use in the quantity and manner that is:

1. (1) necessary for economic and efficient utilization; and

2. (2) both reasonable and consistent with the public interest.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.