A. A person may construct, replace or deepen a well in this state only pursuant to this article and Section 45-834.01. The drilling of a well may not begin until all requirements of this article and Section 45-834.01, as applicable, are met.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 45-592

  • Director: means the director of water resources, who is also the director of the department. See Arizona Laws 45-101
  • Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, society, estate or trust, any other private organization or enterprise, the United States, any state, territory or country or a governmental entity, political subdivision or municipal corporation organized under or subject to the constitution and laws of this state. See Arizona Laws 45-402
  • Well: means a man-made opening in the earth through which water may be withdrawn or obtained from beneath the surface of the earth except as provided in Section 45-591. See Arizona Laws 45-402

B. The director may adopt temporary rules to allow a person to construct, replace or deepen a well prior to the adoption of final rules pursuant to this article.

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