Idaho § 67-3301 - Powers and duties
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 67-3301 — Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-3301. Powers and duties
The department of water resources shall have power:
1. To exercise the rights, powers and duties vested by law in the state engineer.
2. To exercise the rights, powers and duties vested by law in the state board of land commissioners so far as their duties relate to the administration of the Carey Act. Through this provision the department has authority to convey to equitable claimants, their heirs, successors or assigns, title to lands retained in state ownership which were patented to the state under the Carey Act prior to July 1, 1931, provided that the director determines that equitable claims to such lands have accrued prior to July 1, 1982, and are based upon the cultivation or improvement of such lands, or the payment of property taxes thereon. Title to any such lands for which the director determines that an equitable claim has not accrued shall be conveyed to the state board of land commissioners for retention or disposal in accordance with applicable state law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 67-3301
What does Idaho Statutes § 67-3301 cover?
Section 67-3301 ("Powers and duties") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 67-3301?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 67-3301" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 67-3301 apply to my situation?
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