A.R.S. § 45-541: Transportation within a sub-basin

A. Groundwater which is withdrawn pursuant to a grandfathered right or a groundwater withdrawal permit or from an exempt well may be transported without payment of damages within a sub-basin of an active management area, subject to the limitations on location of use in sections 45-472 and 45-473.

B. Groundwater which is withdrawn by a city, town or private water company within its service area may be transported without payment of damages within its service area within a sub-basin of an active management area.

C. Groundwater which is withdrawn by a city, town or private water company within its service area may be transported pursuant to a delivery contract authorized by section 45-492, subsection C, without payment of damages, within a sub-basin of an active management area.

D. Groundwater which is withdrawn by an irrigation district within its service area may be transported without payment of damages within its service area within a sub-basin of an active management area.