85-2-337. Ground water permit applications -- report required. (1) During the period of basin closure provided in 85-2-336(1), an applicant for a ground water permit in the Upper Clark Fork River basin shall submit a report prepared by a professional engineer or hydrologist verifying that the source of the ground water is not a part of or substantially or directly connected to surface water. If the applicant fails to submit the report required in this section, the application is considered defective and must be processed pursuant to 85-2-302.
     (2) In addition to the criteria of 85-2-311, the department shall find, based on substantial credible evidence, that the source of the ground water is not a part of or substantially or directly connected to surface water.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 741, L. 1991.