Section 45-275 - Investigation, hearing and certification of claimsA. Upon receipt of a claim, the director shall conduct such investigation as in the director's judgment is necessary to certify the water right. Such investigation may include an inspection of the stockpond.B. When requested by a claimant or the protesting party, an administrative hearing shall be held to determine any material fact which is in dispute. A hearing may be held on the director's own motion.C. The director shall issue a certification of the water right if it appears that the material facts stated in the claim are true and entitle the claimant to a water right for the stockpond. The water right shall be subject to all prior rights, and the certification shall so state.D. Section 45-114, subsections A and B govern administrative proceedings, rehearing or review and judicial review of final decisions of the director under this section.