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Water Exchanges (Arizona Revised Statutes: Title 45 Waters; Chapter 4)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Arizona
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water abstraction Water rights Freshwater resources management Indigenous peoples Internal trade Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Arizona Revised Statutes concerns water exchanges. It defines “water exchange" as a trade between one or more persons, or between one or more persons and one or more Indian communities, of any water for any other water, if each party has a right or claim to use the water it gives in trade.  This definition applies whether or not water is traded in equal amounts or other consideration is included in the trade. The chapter further provides for enrollment of water exchange contracts; permits for water exchanges; water exchanges pursuant to notice; and enforcement.

Full text
English
Website
www.azleg.gov