Mississippi § 51-3-45 - Changes in approved diversion.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-3-45 — Changes in approved diversion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-3-45. Changes in approved diversion.
The board may consider, approve, modify at the request of the applicant, or reject applications for permanent or temporary changes in the place of diversion or withdrawal or use of water from those originally approved, subject to the rules and regulations of the board and following the procedure herein established for original application for permit. Any person who changes or attempts to change the point or place of diversion or withdrawal or use of water, either permanently or temporarily, without first applying to the board in the manner prescribed, shall obtain no right thereby and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished therefor, in the discretion of the court, not to exceed a fine of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each day of such unlawful change shall constitute a separate offense, separately punishable. Each application for a temporary or permanent change shall be accompanied by a fee of One Dollar ($1.00). All fees received by the board as herein prescribed shall be deposited in the General Fund of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 51-3-45
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 51-3-45 cover?
Section 51-3-45 ("Changes in approved diversion.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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