I can assure the gentleman that the intent of the statute is not to provide compensation to water users in such circumstances. Where a user is guaranteed an allotment of water, but that allotment is reduced in a way that is recognized and anticipated by the user's contract with the Government, the reduction would not be a limitation under this bill requiring compensation.
Discussing the intent of a statute related to water user compensation.
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