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Code · Missouri · Chapter 256

256.400. Definitions.

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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 department of natural resources;
(4)"Major water user" , any person, firm, corporation or the state of Missouri, its agencies or corporations and any other political subdivision of this state, their agencies or corporations, with a water source and equipment necessary to withdraw or divert one hundred thousand gallons or more per day from any stream, river, lake, well, spring or other water source;
(5)"State geologist" , the director of the division of geology and land survey of the department of natural resources;
(6)"Water source" , any stream, river, lake, well, spring or other water source.
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(L. 1983 H.B. 271 § 1, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1179 )
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