Utah Code § 73-3b-102

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 73-3b-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Artificially recharge" means to place water in an aquifer:

(a) by means of:

(i) injection;

(ii) surface infiltration; or

(iii) another method; and

(b) for the purposes of:

(i) storing the water; and

(ii) recovering the water.

(2) "Division" means Division of Water Rights.

(3) "Recharge permit" means a permit issued by the state engineer to construct and operate a recharge project.

(4) "Recharge project" means to artificially recharge water into an aquifer.

(5) "Recovery permit" means a permit issued by the state engineer to construct and operate a recovery project.

(6) "Recovery project" means to withdraw from an aquifer water that has been artificially recharged pursuant to a recharge permit.

Utah Code § 73-3b-102

Amended by Chapter 107, 2010 General Session.