The legislature finds that:
(1) the public health, safety, and welfare of the state are also promoted by the use of state waters to produce hydroelectric or hydromechanical power in a manner consistent with laws relating to dam construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance; and
(2) the leasing of existing dams and potential dam sites primarily for power generation is a valid public purpose.
1990 c 391 art 1 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 103A — Water Policy And Information
Section 103A.001 — Citation; Water Law.
Section 103A.201 — Regulatory Policy.
Section 103A.202 — Wetland Policy.
Section 103A.203 — Hydropower Policy.
Section 103A.204 — Groundwater Policy.
Section 103A.205 — Conservation Policy For Rainwater.
Section 103A.206 — Soil And Water Conservation Policy.
Section 103A.207 — Floodplain Management Policy.
Section 103A.208 — Scenic River Protection Policy.
Section 103A.209 — Marginal, Erodible Land Retirement Policy.
Section 103A.211 — Water Law Policy.
Section 103A.212 — Watershed Management Policy.
Section 103A.301 — Definitions.
Section 103A.305 — Jurisdiction.
Section 103A.311 — Petition For Intervention.
Section 103A.315 — Court Referrals.
Section 103A.321 — Petition Abates Proceeding Until Board Acts.
Section 103A.325 — Board Decision To Intervene.
Section 103A.331 — Hearing And Determination.
Section 103A.335 — Filing, Notice, And Procedure.
Section 103A.341 — Findings By Board.
Section 103A.401 — Statewide Water Information System.
Section 103A.403 — Statewide Nitrate Data.
Section 103A.405 — Director's Approval For Federal Water Data Agreements.
Section 103A.411 — Pumping Test And Data Acquisition; Training Programs.