REFERENCE TITLE: private property; wells; regulation; prohibition

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

2023

HB 2535

Introduced by

Representatives Smith: Carter, Chaplik, Cook, Diaz, Dunn, Gillette, Gress, Griffin, Harris, Heap, Hendrix, Jones, Marshall, McGarr, Montenegro, Parker B, Parker J, Pingerelli, Senators Hoffman, Kern, Kerr, Shamp, Wadsack

An Act

amending title 9, chapter 4, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 9-500.49; relating to municipal regulations.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 9, chapter 4, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 9-500.49, to read:

START_STATUTE9-500.49. Private property well use; regulation; prohibition

A. Notwithstanding any other law, a well drilled on private property in an unincorporated area is not subject to municipal regulation if the unincorporated area where the well is located is annexed by a city or town after the well has been drilled.

B. Notwithstanding any other law, any buildings or structures that require water from a well drilled on private property in an unincorporated area is not subject to municipal regulation if the unincorporated area where the well is located is annexed by a city or town after the well has been drilled. END_STATUTE