§98.5. Comprehensive water resource plan

            A. The department, utilizing the Natural Resources Commission, shall develop, implement, and periodically update a comprehensive statewide water resource management plan, addressing current and future water demands, conservation strategies, infrastructure needs, environmental impacts, and sustainable water management practices.

            B. The comprehensive plan shall be developed through a transparent public process, including stakeholder input, interagency collaboration, and review by the Natural Resources Commission.

            Acts 2025, No. 458, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.