73-23-3. Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.
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73-23-3. Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.
For purposes of this chapter, the Division of Water Resources:
(1)shall provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the West Desert Pumping Project;
(2)may enter into agreements as necessary to provide for all or any portion of the West Desert Pumping Project, including any indemnification agreements required by the federal government;
(3)may acquire land or any other property right by any lawful means, including eminent domain;
(4)is exempt from Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code ; and
(5)may proceed without obtaining water right approval from the state engineer.
Amended by Chapter 347 , 2012 General Session