I have not exercised my right for a period of 5 or more years. Haven\t I forfeited my water right permit or license based on non-use of water?
A. If your non-use of water is based on the fact that no water was physically available for use, no statutory forfeiture of right has occurred. Although your water right may be statutorily lost due to non-use of water for a period greater then 5 years (because you simply failed to use water that was available for use), your water right is still in effect unless the Division initiated revocation proceedings by sending a notice of proposed revocation and by providing an opportunity for hearing.
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