Utah § 73-23-3 - Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.
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§ 73-23-3. Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.
For purposes of this chapter, the Division of Water Resources:
| (1) | shall provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the West Desert Pumping Project; |
| (2) | may enter into agreements as necessary to provide for all or any portion of the West Desert Pumping Project, including any indemnification agreements required by the federal government; |
| (3) | may acquire land or any other property right by any lawful means, including eminent domain; |
| (4) | is exempt from Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code; and |
| (5) | may proceed without obtaining water right approval from the state engineer. |
Amended by Chapter 347, 2012 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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