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SF 3115

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/24/2016 09:04am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to water; modifying certain groundwater appropriation permit
requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 103G.287, subdivision
2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 103G.287, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2.

Relationship to surface water resources.

new text begin (a) new text end Groundwater appropriations
that will have new text begin substantial new text end negative impacts to surface waters new text begin evidenced by field data from
the affected area as determined by the commissioner
new text end are subject to applicable provisions
in section 103G.285.

new text begin (b) For the purposes of this subdivision, "substantial negative impacts" means
impacts that change the hydrology sufficient to cause ecosystem harm or alter riparian
uses long-term and, when applicable to streams, a 15 percent harmful effect in low flow.
new text end