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Show METHODS OF APPROPRIATING WATER OF WATERCOURSES 39 5 flowing across the stateline-provided there is reciprocal legislation-water may be appropriated in Nevada for use in the adjoining State, and an appropriation having diversion and place of use in the other State and recognized by the laws thereof has the same force and effect as if the diversion and use were in Nevada, (c) The place of use of water may not be changed for use outside the State, except with respect to waters so diverted before March 23, 1951, and still used for domestic or industrial purposes outside the State.848 (8) Oregon. Express consent of the legislature is required for the diversion, impounding, or appropriation, for diversion or use outside the State, of (a) any water within Oregon, or (b) waters inside the State boundary which form part of any stream or other body of water serving as part of the common boundary of Oregon and any other State and over which Oregon has concurrent jurisdiction, except for development of hydroelectric energy, flood control, irrigation, or other uses without diversion from the drainage basin wherein located. On receiving legislative permission, coupled with any conditions that the legislature may choose to impose in the interest of the State, the permittee may proceed under the regular statutory procedure.849 (9) Utah, (a) Water may be appropriated from interstate streams, in Utah, to be conveyed into any border State for use therein, provided the sister State has reciprocal legislation, (b) The State Engineer is directed to cooperate with administrative officials of adjoining States and, with consent of the Governor, to enter into agreements with them, in the determination and regulation of all water and water rights in interstate streams.850 (10) Washington. Provided reciprocity in legislation exists: (a) If the diversion point or any of the works or place of use or part of the irrigable lands of a project are within Washington, water may be appropriated, (b) At the Director's discretion, issuance of permit may be refused where the point of diversion is within Washington but the place of beneficial use is in some other State or nation.851 (11) Wyoming, (a) Reservoir water may not be used outside the State boundaries without special permit from the State Engineer, (b) Water may be diverted or stored in Wyoming for use in any adjoining State if specifically authorized by the legislature and if the sister State reciprocates, (c) The Board of Control may adjudicate such water rights, (d) Special provisions apply to interstate appropriations for use in Utah and Montana, (e) Other provisions apply to purchasers of water originating outside the State and flowing into Wyoming, but not legally available for either State or 848 Nev. Rev. Stat. § § 533.515, .522, .524, and .520 (Supp. 1969). 849 Oreg. Rev. Stat. § § 537.810 to 537.870 (Supp. 1967). 850 Utah Code Ann. § 73-2-8 (1968). 851 Wash. Rev. Code § 90.03.300 (Supp. 1961). |