Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.15.070

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 20.03.15.070 - WATER RIGHTS
01.Water Rights. Lessee must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding the appropriation of public waters of Idaho to beneficial uses. The establishment of any new water rights on state lands must be by and for the Lessor and no claim thereto may be made by the Lessee. Such water rights will attach to and become appurtenant to the state lands, and the Lessor will be the owner thereof.
02.Potable Water Discovery. All leases issued under these rules will be subject to the condition that, where the Lessee finds only potable water of no commercial value as a geothermal resource in any well drilled for exploration or production of geothermal resources, and when the water is of such quality and quantity as to be valuable and usable for agricultural, domestic, or other purpose, the Board, or where appropriate, the surface Lessee, grantee or contract purchaser, will have the right to acquire the well with whatever casing is installed in the well at the fair market value of the casing, and upon the assumption of all future liabilities and responsibilities for the well, with the approval of the director of the IDWR.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.15.070

Effective March 18, 2022