Clarifying county authority over the transfer or appropriation of water by placing such authority, except for domestic use, with the chief engineer and water transfer hearing panel.

Summary

The bill moves authority over water transfers and appropriations (except domestic use) from county commissioners to the county chief engineer and a designated water‑transfer hearing panel. Counties may no longer adopt resolutions that conflict with or are stricter than state water‑transfer rules. This centralizes water‑management decisions and prevents overlapping local regulations.

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