If the Operator does not utilize the entirety of its Great Salt Lake Water Right during the longer of the primary term of the mineral lease, or royalty agreement, or seven years and if the Operator fails to use the water right for a beneficial use, the division shall pursue a judicial action to declare all or a portion of the water right forfeited under Subsection 73-1-4(2), except if the failure to use the volume of water as a result of a reduction of water usage under Section 73-33-201 or is excused under Section 73-1-4.

KEY: mineral extraction; Great Salt Lake.

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 65A-1-4; 65A-6-2; 65A-6-4; 65A-17-102; 65A-17-201; 65A-17-202; 65A-17-203; 65A-17-302; 65A-17-303; 65A-17-304; and 65A-17-306.