SB 6445-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/12/96)

     Declares that the purpose of the act is to set forth the powers of the department to regulate the withdrawal or diversion of public waters and water or water rights related thereto including regulation based on dates of priority or other pertinent factors.  Regulatory actions taken under this section shall be based on examination and determination by the department or the court, as applicable, of the various water rights involved according to the department's records and other records and pertinent facts.  The powers set forth in this act may be exercised whether or not a general adjudication relating to the water rights involved has been conducted.