HB1179 - Prohibits large water consumers from taking water outside of the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District if such activity interferes with certain others' use of the water

HB 1179

Prohibits large water consumers from taking water outside of the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District if such activity interferes with certain others' use of the water

Sponsor:	Mayer
LR Number:	4114L.01T	Fiscal Note available
Committee:	Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Last Action:	6/18/2012 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:
Title:		Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 12, 2012
House Handler:	Hampton

List of 2012 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

HB 1179 - This act prohibits large water consumers from taking and transporting water from within the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District to locations outside the District, if such taking and transporting interferes with the normal water usage of certain other large water consumers. If such interference occurs, the Attorney General or the affected parties may seek an injunction. No injunction may be issued if it would harm public health or safety.

The act is identical to SB 63 (2011) and similar to SB 604 (2010) and SB 556 (2009).

ERIKA JAQUES