Idaho § 43-341 - Effect on water rights by leasing
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 43-341 — Effect on water rights by leasing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-341. Effect on water rights by leasing
Use of water under a lease authorized by this act shall not constitute abandonment, or be grounds for forfeiture, of the water right, and shall not be deemed a change in the place of use or in the nature of the use of the water. Any change in the point or points of diversion of water shall require approval of the director of the department of water resources as provided in section 42-222 , Idaho Code, but the director shall not be required to determine whether a water right has been abandoned or forfeited, in whole or in part, before approving any change in the point of diversion.
[43-341, added 1983, ch. 68, sec. 7, p. 153.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 43-341
What does Idaho Statutes § 43-341 cover?
Section 43-341 ("Effect on water rights by leasing") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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