Effective – 28 Aug 2012 256.400. Definitions. — As used in sections 71.287 and 256.400 to 256.433, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) “Department”, the department of natural resources; (2) “Director”, the director of the department of natural resources; (3) “Division”, the division of geology and land survey of the […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.405. Purpose to develop information for future water resource management — water usage law applicable to — exemptions. — The purpose of sections 71.287 and 256.400 to 256.430 is to insure the development of information required for the analysis of certain future water resource management needs. It is intended to […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.410. Major water users withdrawing or diverting water required to file registration with division, content. — 1. No major water user shall withdraw or divert water from any water source without filing an official registration document with the division. The registration document shall set forth: (1) The name and mailing […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.415. Nuisance, unregistered diversion of water by major water user — injunction — injunction dissolved, when. — Any unregistered diversion of water by a major water user is hereby declared to be a nuisance and the director may request the attorney general to file an action in the name of […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.420. Inspection by state geologist — court order if permission refused. — The state geologist or his authorized agent may enter upon the property of any major water user with permission. If permission is not granted, the department may request a court order for the purpose of inspecting any water […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.425. Division to compile information to determine water needs and usage of state — staff limitation. — The division shall compile all information contained in the registration document and shall analyze such information on a periodic basis to assist in the determination of the water usage and water needs of […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1983 256.430. Department may accept gifts, grants — law not to be construed to limit common law water rights. — 1. The department may accept gifts, contributions, donations and grants, and use the same for any purpose within the scope of sections 71.287 and 256.400 to 256.430; provided, however, that any […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2012 256.433. Southeast Missouri regional water district, limitation on withdrawal or diversion by major water users. — Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no major water user shall convey water withdrawn or diverted from within the southeast Missouri regional water district created under section 256.643 when such withdrawal or […]
