Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding extensions of time for construction, work, or application of water to full beneficial use.

This legislation amends Section 42-204 to provide that the Department of Water Resources may extend the time required for development of a water right to accommodate delays caused by litigation relating to the land or water development. Further, to amend Section 42-204 to clarify that a 10-year extension of development for a water permit may be granted for multiple permits relating to a common diversion or distribution system.