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Iowa Code § 455B.270 Rights preserved.
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The sections of this part which relate to the withdrawal, diversion, or storage of water do not deprive any person of the right to use diffused waters, to drain land by use of tile, open ditch, or surface drainage, or to construct an impoundment on the person’s property or across…
Iowa Code § 455B.271 Modification or cancellation of permits.
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Each permit issued under section 455B.265 is irrevocable for its term and for any extension of its term except as follows: 1. A permit may be modified or canceled by the department with the consent of the permittee. 2. Subject to appeal to the department of inspections, appeals, …
Iowa Code § 455B.272 Termination of permit.
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The right of the permittee and the permittee’s successors to the use of water shall terminate when the permittee or the permittee’s successors fail for three consecutive years to use it for the specific beneficial purpose authorized in the permit and, after notification by the de…
Iowa Code § 455B.273 Disposal of permit.
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A permittee may sell, transfer, or assign a permit by conveying, leasing, or otherwise transferring the ownership of the land described in the permit, but the permit does not constitute ownership or absolute rights of use of the waters. The waters remain subject to the principle …