82a-730. Citation of act. K.S.A. 82a-701 to 82a-726, inclusive, and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto shall be called and may be cited as the Kansas water appropriation act. History: L. 1977, ch. 356, § 8; L. 1984, ch. 380, § 2; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Chief engineer for division of water resources is authorized to promulgate regulations regarding intensive groundwater use control areas. 2007-32. Water well contractor is not obligated to apply for and obtain a permit to appropriate water prior to commencing water well construction. 2012-16.