Utah § 40-12-102 - Scope of chapter.
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§ 40-12-102. Scope of chapter.
40-12-102. Scope of chapter.
| (1) | This chapter does not authorize the use of produced water as part of a consumptive beneficial use without a water right. |
| (2) | A person may engage in the nonconsumptive use of produced water in an oil and gas activity only in a manner consistent with this chapter. |
| (3) | Nothing in this chapter modifies the statutory enforcement and other duties of the state engineer under Title 73, Water and Irrigation, except as provided in Subsection 40-12-201(2). |
Enacted by Chapter 58, 2024 General Session
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