2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103G.101 — Water Conservation Program
Plain-Language Summary
The DNR commissioner must create a water conservation program for the state's best interests.
103G.101 WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM.
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Subdivision 1.Development.
The commissioner shall develop a water resources conservation program for the state. The program must include conservation, allocation, and development of waters of the state for the best interests of the people. §
Subd. 2.Program to guide permit issuance and dams.
The commissioner must be guided by the program in issuing permits for the use and appropriation of the waters of the state and the construction, reconstruction, repair, removal, or abandonment of dams, reservoirs, and other control structures.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 7 s 3
Practical Notes
This program guides the commissioner when issuing water use permits and dam decisions.