Vermont § 1417 - Existing groundwater withdrawal; reporting
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1417 — Existing groundwater withdrawal; reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1417. Existing groundwater withdrawal; reporting
- (a) Beginning September 1, 2009, any person that withdraws more than 20,000 gallons per
day, averaged over a calendar month at a single tract of land or place of business
shall file a groundwater report with the Secretary of Natural Resources on or before
September 1 for the preceding calendar year. The report shall be made on a form prescribed
by the Secretary and shall include: (1) the location, capacity, frequency, and rate of the withdrawal; (2) a description of the use of the water withdrawn; and (3) where feasible, the distance of each withdrawal from the nearest surface water source
and wetland. (b) The following are exempt from the reporting requirements of this section: (1) a groundwater withdrawal for fire suppression or other public emergency purposes; (2) a withdrawal reported to the Agency of Natural Resources under any program that requires
the reporting of substantially similar data. The Agency of Natural Resources shall
record such withdrawals with the information from withdrawals reported under this
section; (3) domestic, residential use; (4) groundwater withdrawal for farming; (5) dairy processors and milk handlers licensed in accordance with 6 V.S.A. § 2721; (6) public water systems, as that term is defined in section 1671 of this title; and (7) closed loop, standing column, or similar non-extractive geothermal heat pumps. (c) The Secretary of Natural Resources may adopt rules to implement this section, including
methods for calculating or estimating the amount of groundwater withdrawn from a well
or spring. (Added 2007, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 9, 2008.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1417
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1417 cover?
Section 1417 ("Existing groundwater withdrawal; reporting") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1417?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1417" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 1417 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.