The state geologist or his authorized agent may enter upon the property of any major water user with permission. If permission is not granted, the department may request a court order for the purpose of inspecting any water source or diversion project to determine water levels, quantity of water withdrawn or diverted and consumed.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 256.420
Inspection by state geologist — court order if permission refused
Known as the Multipurpose Water Resource Act
The act spans §§ 256–256 (99 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 1983; (L. 1983 H.B. 271 § 5)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.