Montana SB178 allows for temporary leases of water rights, defines related terms, and extends rulemaking authority.
Montana SB178 provides for temporary leases of water rights, ensuring that such leases do not constitute abandonment. It defines terms like "aquifer storage and recovery project" and "stream depletion zone." The bill also extends rulemaking authority for the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. It specifies that temporary leases must not exceed certain volumes and durations, and it mandates reporting requirements for leased water usage. The provisions do not apply within the Flathead Indian reservation.
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