The board, at the time of fixing the replenishment assessment rate, may provide by resolution that any producer operating a water-producing facility having a discharge opening not greater than two inches in diameter and providing ground water for domestic or irrigation uses on an area not exceeding one acre in extent, shall pay the amount fixed in such resolution as the replenishment assessment to be paid by such producer. No sworn statement as to the production of ground water from such water-producing facility need be filed.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1725.)

Terms Used In California Water Code 71689.2

  • Ground water: means nonsaline water beneath the surface of the ground, whether or not flowing through known and definite channels. See California Water Code 71683
  • Producer: means any person or operator producing ground water within the boundaries of the district. See California Water Code 71683
  • water: includes potable water and nonpotable water. See California Water Code 71611
  • Water-producing facility: means any device or method, mechanical or otherwise, for the production of ground water from the ground water supplies within the district. See California Water Code 71683
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