The purpose of these parts is to provide for the orderly and consistent review of permit applications for appropriation and use of waters of the state in order to conserve and utilize the water resources of the state in the public interest. In the application of these parts, the Department of Natural Resources shall be guided by the policies and requirements declared in Minnesota Statutes, section 84.083, and chapters 103A, 103B, 103E to 103G, and 116D.
Any appropriation must be consistent with laws and rules of federal, state, and local governments.
June 11, 2008
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes