2005 House Bill 5370

Regulate water use that affects “natural water flow”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 26, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To require a state permit for withdrawals of tributary surface water, spring water, or groundwater if the withdrawal affects the natural flow of water into an inland lake or stream according to criteria that would not be set in statute, but instead would be set by the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill would impose extensive permit procedures and give extensive authority to the department over whether to issue a permit and what conditions to place on it. This is part of a groundwater regulation package comprised of House Bills 5366 to 5373.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment