73-3d-102. Scope of chapter.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 73-3d-102- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Temporary water shortage emergency: means an interruption of water delivery for which the governor may declare an emergency in accordance with Section 73-3d-201. See Utah Code 73-3d-101
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The powers vested in the governor under this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other emergency powers otherwise statutorily vested in the governor, including the power of the governor to authorize the use of water sources as necessary for fire suppression under Subsection 53-2a-204(1)(o). |
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An executive order of the governor declaring a temporary water shortage emergency under this chapter is not a declaration of a state of emergency under Section 53-2a-206 and is not subject to 2. To exercise an authority granted under 2, related to a declaration of a state of emergency, the governor shall issue an executive order that is separate from an executive order declaring a temporary water shortage emergency. |
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Nothing in this chapter modifies:
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the statutory duties of the state engineer under this title; or |
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except as specifically provided in an executive order declaring a temporary water shortage emergency, Subsection 73-3-1(5)(a) or Section 73-3-21.1. |
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to extend or enlarge the powers of the governor except as specifically stated in this chapter. |
Enacted by Chapter 126, 2023 General Session
