LEG00128

• Bill Number: HB05-1181
• Year: 2005
• Title: Concerning an expansion of water judges' jurisdiction to address the effects of a change of a water right on water quality
• Legislation - Doc Type: Other CWCB Related Bills - Killed

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

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2 SECTION 1. 37-92-305 (4), Colorado Revised Statutes, IS
3 amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:

4 37-92-305. Standards with respect to rulings ofthe referee and
5 decisions of the water judge. (4) Terms and conditions to prevent
6 injury as specified in subsection (3) of this section may include:
7 (e) A TERM THAT PROHffiITS THE CHANGE FROM ADVERSELY

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AFFECTING THE QUALITY OFW ATE~Tp MEET THE NORMAL REQUIREMENTS
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OF USE OF DOWNSTREAM APPR6pirA:TORS.
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SECTION 2, : Applic~l:!ili!y} This act shall apply to applications

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for changes of water rights that are filed on or after the effective date of

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12 this act.
13 SECTION 3. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,

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determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.

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