Utah Code Title 73. Water and Irrigation § 73-3-5.5. Temporary applications to appropriate water--Approval by engineer--Expiration--Proof of appropriation not required

(a)(i) The state engineer shall undertake a thorough investigation of the proposed appropriation, and if the temporary application complies with the provisions of Section 73-3-8, may make an order approving the application.

(ii) If the state engineer finds that the appropriation sought might impair other rights, before approving the application, the state engineer shall give notice of the application to all persons whose rights may be affected by the temporary appropriations.

(c)(i) The state engineer, in the approval of a temporary application, may make approval subject to whatever conditions and provisions he considers necessary to fully protect prior existing rights.

(ii) If the state engineer determines that it is necessary to have a water commissioner distribute the water under a temporary application for the protection of other vested rights, the state engineer may assess the distribution costs against the holder of the temporary application.

(d)(i) A temporary application does not vest in its holder a permanent vested right to the use of water.

(ii) A temporary application automatically expires and is cancelled according to its terms.