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Appropriation of Water (North Dakota Century Code: Title 61 Waters; Chapter 61-04)

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Subdivisión territorial
North Dakota
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2017
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Agua
Palabra clave
Captación de agua Autorización/permiso Manejo de recursos hídricos Derechos de propiedad Derechos de agua Cuestiones de procedimiento Cumplimiento/aplicación Infracciones/sanciones Abastecimiento de agua
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

This Chapter of the North Dakota Century Code concerns appropriation of water. Specifically, it provides that a right to appropriate water can be acquired for beneficial use only as provided in this Chapter. Beneficial use shall be the basis, the measure, and the limit of the right to the use of water. The Chapter defines "beneficial use" as a use of water for a purpose consistent with the best interests of the people of the state. It further provides for permit for beneficial use of water required; emergency or temporary authorization of use of water; application for water permit; limitation on amount of water; other permit-related procedures and rights; prescriptive water right; forfeiture of water rights; and enforcement, penalty and damages for illegal diminishment of water supply.

Texto completo
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Página web
www.legis.nd.gov