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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 45-634 (2026)

Cease and desist order; temporary cease and desist order; hearing; injunctive relief

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A. Except as provided by subsection B of this section, if the director has reason to believe that a person is violating or has violated a provision of this chapter or a permit, rule or order issued or adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director may give the person written notice that the person may appear and show cause at an administrative hearing why the person should not be ordered to cease and desist from the violation.

B. If the director finds that a person is constructing or modifying a well and the person does not hold a well driller's or single well license pursuant to section 45-595 or has not obtained the necessary authority to construct or modify the well pursuant to article 7 of this chapter or section 45-596, 45-597, 45-598 or 45-834.01, the director may issue a temporary order for the person to cease and desist the construction or modification pending final action by the director pursuant to subsection C of this section. The order shall include written notice to the person of the date, time and place where the person may appear at an administrative hearing to show cause why the temporary order should be vacated. The hearing shall be held within fifteen days of the date of the order unless the person consents to a longer period.

C. The decision and order of the director under subsections A and B of this section may take such form as the director determines to be reasonable and appropriate and may include a determination of violation, a cease and desist order, the recommendation of a civil penalty and an order directing that positive steps be taken to abate or ameliorate any harm or damage arising from the violation. The person affected may seek judicial review of the final decision of the director as provided in section 45-114, subsection B in the superior court in the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred.

D. If the person continues the violation after the director has issued a final decision and order pursuant to subsection C of this section or a temporary order pursuant to subsection B of this section, the director may apply for a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction from the superior court according to the Arizona rules of civil procedure. A decision to seek injunctive relief does not preclude other forms of relief or enforcement against the violator.

E. Section 45-114, subsections A and B govern administrative proceedings, rehearing or review and judicial review of final decisions of the director under this section.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1985–2004 · leading case: Arizona Water Co. v. Arizona Dep't of Water Resources, 91 P.3d 990 (Ariz. 2004).
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Arizona Water Co. v. Arizona Dep't of Water Resources, 91 P.3d 990 (Ariz. 2004). · cites it 2× “Because the total amount of water used from these two sources exceeds the applicable GPCD limitations, ADWR has determined that AWC is out of compliance with the SMP.”
Cortaro Water Users' Ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 12× “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
Cortaro Water Users'ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 12× “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
Az Water Co v. Az Dept of Water Resources (Ariz. 2004). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. §§ 45-634 to -636. ¶38 AWC contends that ADWR’s counting of CAP water in its “stacking” method is not authorized by the Code and is contrary to the Groundwater Act’s general policy of limiting groundwater use.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 45-634(A) — 2 cases
Cortaro Water Users' Ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
Cortaro Water Users'ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 45-634(C) — 2 cases
Cortaro Water Users' Ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
Cortaro Water Users'ass'n v. Steiner, 714 P.2d 836 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Further, no order was entered by the Department, pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-634, incorporating the cease and desist hearing with the well permit hearing.”
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