Nebraska Statutes 46-613. Ground water; declaration of policy; preference in use
Preference in the use of ground water shall be given to those using the water for domestic purposes. They shall have preference over those claiming it for any other purpose. Those using the water for agricultural purposes shall have the preference over those using the same for manufacturing or industrial purposes.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 46-613
- Domestic: when applied to corporations shall mean all those created by authority of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
As used in this section, (1) domestic use of ground water shall mean all uses of ground water required for human needs as it relates to health, fire control, and sanitation and shall include the use of ground water for domestic livestock as related to normal farm and ranch operations and (2) agricultural purposes shall include, but not be limited to, aquaculture as defined in section 2-3804.01.