- (1) These rules are applicable statewide to the use of the waters of the state. Additional rules may be promulgated to address enforcement for specific hydrologic areas.
- (2) The Division may issue an Initial Order for any violation of the Water and Irrigation Code as set forth in Subsection 73-2-25(2)(a).
- (3) Following the issuance of an Initial Order, the respondent may contest the Initial Order in a proceeding before the State Engineer or the appointed Presiding Officer. Enforcement adjudicative proceedings are not governed by the Utah Administrative Procedures Act as provided under Subsection 63G-4-102(2)(s) and are not governed by Rule R655-6 regarding informal proceedings before the Division of Water Rights.
- (4) These rules shall be liberally construed to permit the Division to effectuate the purposes of Utah law.
KEY: water rights, enforcement, administrative penalties
Date of Last Change: February 10, 2009
Notice of Continuation: October 22, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-2-1(4)(g); 73-2-25; 73-2-26; 73-3-25