Arizona § 45-597 - Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice
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§ 45-597. Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice
A. A person entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area or a person entitled to recover stored water pursuant to section 45-834.01 may deepen an existing well or construct a replacement well at approximately the same location. The director shall by rule define what constitutes a replacement well, including the distance from the original well site that is deemed to be the same location for a replacement well.
B. Prior to deepening an existing well or constructing a replacement well at approximately the same location, the person shall file a notice of intention to drill pursuant to section 45-596 and provide the director with any other information as the director may by rules require.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-597 cover?
Section 45-597 ("Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice") 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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