(1)  As used in this section:

(a)  “Division” means the Division of Water Resources.

(b)  “General plan”:

(i)  for a municipality, means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-9a-103; and

(ii)  for a county, means the same as that term is defined in Section 17-27a-103.

(c)  “Local government” means a county or a municipality, as defined in Section 10-1-104.

(d)  “Watershed council” means a council created under 3.

(2)  The division shall provide technical assistance to a local government to support the local government’s adoption of a water use and preservation element in a general plan.

(3)  When consulted by a local government for information and technical resources regarding regional water conservation goals under Subsection 10-9a-403(2)(f)(vi) or 17-27a-403(2)(f)(ii), the division may seek input from the appropriate watershed council or councils.

Amended by Chapter 238, 2023 General Session