HB 2268 - DIGEST

     Provides that, beginning January 1, 2000, the department shall require that all claimed, certificated, or permitted withdrawals or diversions be metered or have other approved means of measuring maximum instantaneous and total annual water withdrawal or diversion.

     Provides that, beginning January 1, 2002, the department shall require that all withdrawals or diversions exempt from water right permitting requirements serving two or more residences shall be metered or have other approved means of measuring maximum instantaneous and total annual water withdrawal or diversion.

     Repeals RCW 90.44.450.