A water right may be granted for uses outside this state on the same basis and subject to the same terms and conditions as water rights are granted to persons for use of water within this state, subject to the principle of beneficial use as defined in subdivision § 46-1-6(3).

Source: SL 1978, ch 311; SL 1981 (2d SS), ch 1, § 11; SL 1983, ch 314, § 11.