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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 45-591 (2026)

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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Existing well" means a well which was drilled before June 12, 1980 and which is not abandoned or sealed or a well which was not completed on June 12, 1980 but for which a notice of intention to drill was on file with the Arizona water commission on such date.

2. "New well" means a well for which a notice of intention to drill or a permit is required pursuant to this article or which is drilled pursuant to a permit issued under section 45-834.01.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1985–1985 · leading case: Cortaro Water Users' Ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985).
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Cortaro Water Users' Ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “The subject of new and existing wells is set forth in A.R.S. §§ 45-591 to 45-604. A person may construct, replace or deepen a well in Arizona only in accordance with these provisions.”
Cortaro Water Users'ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “The subject of new and existing wells is set forth in A.R.S. §§ 45-591 to 45-604. A person may construct, replace or deepen a well in Arizona only in accordance with these provisions.”
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