A.R.S. § 45-438: Review and modification of boundaries of irrigation non-expansion areas

A. The director may review and modify the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area as conditions require and factual data justify.

B. The director shall review the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area upon receipt of a petition signed by persons who together withdraw not less than one-fourth of the groundwater withdrawn in the irrigation non-expansion area.

C. Before modifying the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area, the director shall give notice of and hold a hearing on the proposed modifications pursuant to the procedures prescribed by section 45-435. After the hearing, the director shall prepare written findings pursuant to section 45-436.