37-1124

37-1124. Compiling evidence and records by
department

A. Beginning on or about the date that the commission establishes priorities
pursuant to section 37-1123, subsection E, but in no event later than January 2, 1993,
the department shall begin the necessary investigation and inquiries to assemble the
evidence relevant to finding navigability with respect to those watercourses given the
highest priority by the commission. The department shall continue the investigations and
inquiries as resources permit, in the order of priority set by the commission.

B. After collecting and documenting all reasonably available evidence regarding the
condition and usage of a watercourse as of February 14, 1912, the present uses of the
underlying land and the public trust values associated with the watercourse, if any, the
department shall promptly transmit all of the evidence to the commission.

C. The department shall maintain a permanent record of the material assembled and
transmitted to the commission.