a person may not segregate saved water, as defined in Section 73-3-3, from the underlying water right that serves as the basis of the saved water, except in accordance with rules made under Section 73-2-1 and Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(ii)
a person may not segregate a dedicated water application, as defined in Section 73-3-30.3, from the underlying water right or application that serves as the basis of the dedicated water application.
(2)
(a)
An action taken by the state engineer on an application or water right before segregation is applicable in all respects to the segregated parts of the application or water right.
(b)
After the state engineer segregates the application or water right, each segregated part is a separate application or water right in the state engineer's records.
(c)
The segregation of an application or a water right in the state engineer's records does not:
(i)
confirm the validity or good standing of the segregated parts of the application or water right; or
(ii)
extend the time for the construction of works for an application.
(3)
Upon written request, the state engineer may consolidate two or more applications or water rights if the applications or water rights:
(a)
are from the same source;
(b)
have the same priority date; and
(c)
are sufficiently consistent in definition that the consolidated application or water right may be described without referring to the characteristics of the individual application or water right that existed before consolidation.
Section 73-3-27 ("Requests for segregation or consolidation.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 73-3-27?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 73-3-27 apply to my situation?
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