This bill proposes to amend section 45-516 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the language regarding the issuance of permits for the withdrawal of poor quality groundwater. The current law allows the director to issue a permit to a non-irrigation user if it is determined that the groundwater has no other beneficial use and that the withdrawal aligns with the management plan. The bill replaces the pronoun "he" with "the director" for clarity, ensuring that the language is gender-neutral.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for the director to monitor groundwater withdrawals under the poor quality groundwater withdrawal permit and to terminate the permit if the conditions specified in subsection A are no longer met. Overall, the changes focus on enhancing clarity and inclusivity in the statutory language while preserving the existing regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-516