Expands eligibility criteria for Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to expand eligibility criteria for Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits. Permits will be issued unless the appropriation is for potable water use or agricultural irrigation outside a metropolitan county, there are no feasible alternatives to this source, and a water conservation plan is incorporated with the permit.

Expands eligibility criteria for Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to expand eligibility criteria for Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits. Permits will be issued unless the appropriation is for potable water use or agricultural irrigation outside a metropolitan county, there are no feasible alternatives to this source, and a water conservation plan is incorporated with the permit.