The bill amends section 61-04-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the extension of time for the application of water to beneficial use under conditional water permits. It allows the Department of Water Resources to extend the time for application if good cause is shown. If the time period expires, the department can renew and extend the application period upon request. However, if the permitholder does not submit a renewal request within sixty days of being notified that the application period has expired, the conditional water permit will be considered forfeited.

Additionally, if a request to extend the application period is denied, the conditional water permit or any portion of it will also be deemed forfeited. The bill specifies that sections 61-04-23 through 61-04-25 do not apply to this section, indicating a clear delineation of the rules governing the extension of time for water application under conditional permits.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 61-04-14
Enrollment: 61-04-14
INTRODUCED: 61-04-14