This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning groundwater management. Key changes include the clarification of terms such as "active management area" and "irrigation non-expansion area," where "geographical" is replaced with "geographic." The definitions of "animal industry use" and "irrigate" are also modified to replace the term "such" with "those." Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the use of groundwater from nonexempt wells, specifying conditions under which users are exempt from using water measuring devices and annual reporting requirements.

Furthermore, the bill expands the reporting obligations for individuals withdrawing groundwater from nonexempt wells, requiring detailed information about the quantity of water withdrawn, the fuel or electricity consumed, and the uses of the groundwater. It also updates the penalties for late reporting and clarifies the responsibilities of irrigation districts in filing annual reports. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the management and regulation of groundwater resources in Arizona while ensuring compliance with updated definitions and reporting standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-402, 45-604, 45-632, 45-2602, 3-1201, 45-414, 45-415, 45-454, 45-411, 45-411.02, 45-411.03, 45-437, 45-465, 45-564, 45-568, 45-483, 45-463, 45-464, 45-469, 45-472, 45-494.01, 45-591.01, 45-563.02, 35-146, 35-147