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This bill modifies Arizona's groundwater law, specifically section 45-576, to provide clearer guidelines for obtaining a certificate of assured water supply in active management areas. The bill introduces two key provisions: first, when evaluating water supply sufficiency, the director may consider only the proposed water source dedicated to the specific use, even if that water is distributed through a commingled water delivery system. Second, the director is prohibited from requiring a subdivider to procure a water source that exceeds their proportionate share of water needs. The bill also adds a new requirement that the director study and report by December 31, 2023, on whether building permits for six or more residences should require an assured water supply certificate. Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction by changing a statutory reference from "11-823" to "11-822" and adds the word "metallurgical" to a section about mineral extraction permits. The emergency clause indicates that the act is immediately operative to preserve public health, safety, or peace. The overall aim appears to be providing more clarity and flexibility in water supply certification processes while ensuring responsible water resource management in Arizona's active management areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81946