Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 46. WATER, AIR, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. |
Chapter 46.15. WATER USE ACT. |
Article 46.15.02. APPROPRIATION AND USE OF WATER. |
Section 46.15.090. Preference in granting permits.
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When there are competing applications for water from the same source, and the source is insufficient to supply all applicants, the commissioner shall give preference first to public water supply and then to the use that alone or in combination with other foreseeable uses will constitute the most beneficial use.
Authorities
46.15.035
Notes
Implemented As
11 AAC 93.250
References
AS 46.15.035 Appropriation or removal of water out of hydrologic units to other hydrologic units; water conservation fee; reservation of water for fish.
History
(Sec. 1 ch 50 SLA 1966)