45-158. Effect of approval or rejection of
application


The approval or rejection of an application for the appropriation of water shall be
endorsed on the application, a record of the action kept by the director, and the
application returned immediately to the applicant. If approved, the applicant may
construct the necessary works, take steps to apply the water to a beneficial use and
perfect the appropriation. If the application is rejected, the applicant shall take no
steps toward construction of the proposed work or diversion of the water.