Definitions

01. Amendment Fee. The additional fee required at the time of filing an amendment to a claim. (7-1-25) 02. Aquaculture. The use of water for propagation of fish, shellfish, and any other animal or plant product naturally occurring in an underwater environment. (7-1-25) 03. Claim. A notice of claim to a water right acquired under state law, filed pursuant to Section 42- 1409(4), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) 04. Department. The Idaho Department of Water Resources. (3-18-22) 05. Director. The Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Per Section 42-1701(3), Idaho Code, the Director may delegate authority to perform duties imposed upon the Director by law, including duties described herein, to a Department employee. (7-1-25) 06. Domestic Use. Domestic use as defined in Section 42-1401A(4), Idaho Code. (3-18-22) 07. Flat Fee. The per claim fee for filing a claim, pursuant to Section 42-1414(1)(a), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) 08. Late Fee. The additional fee required for the filing of a late claim, pursuant to Section 42-1414(3), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) 09. Public Entity. A state or local government, or any agency, office, or department run by a state or local government. (7-1-25) 10. Public Purpose. Use of water by a public entity for in-stream flows, lake level maintenance, wildlife, aesthetic, or recreation use. (7-1-25) 11. Stock Watering Use. Stock watering use as defined in Section 42-1401A(11), Idaho Code. (3-18-22) 12. Total Fee. The fee required for filing a claim consisting of the flat fee plus any applicable variable fee and late fee. (7-1-25) 13. Variable Fee. The fee required for filing claims in addition to the flat fee, pursuant to Section 42- 1414(1)(b), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) 14. Water Delivery System. All structures and equipment used for diversion, storage, transportation, and use of water from the water source to and including each place of use. (3-18-22) 15. Water Delivery Organization. An irrigation district, water utility, municipality, or any similar claimant of a water right who diverts water pursuant to the water right claimed and delivers the water to others who make beneficial use of the water. (7-1-25)