Arizona § 45-453 - Groundwater rights and uses in areas outside active management areas; amounts; transportation; irrigation non-expansion areas
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§ 45-453. Groundwater rights and uses in areas outside active management areas; amounts; transportation; irrigation non-expansion areas
In areas outside of active management areas, a person may:
1. Withdraw and use groundwater for reasonable and beneficial use, except as provided in article 8.1 of this chapter.
2. Transport groundwater pursuant to articles 8 and 8.1 of this chapter.
3. Use groundwater for irrigation purposes within the exterior boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area only pursuant to article 3 of this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-453 cover?
Section 45-453 ("Groundwater rights and uses in areas outside active management areas; amounts; transportation; irrigation non-expansion areas") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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