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HB 251·UT·house

Diligence Claims Water Amendments

Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Scott Chew (R)
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Governor Signed

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill updates the rules for submitting claims to use surface or underground water that lack a state‑engineer certificate. It requires detailed information, engineer verification, and a field investigation before a claim is accepted. It also creates a rebuttable presumption that a homestead parcel can use certain water unless someone successfully challenges it.

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