Arizona § 45-158 Effect of approval or rejection of application

Arizona Statutes

§ 45-158 — Effect of approval or rejection of application

Arizona § 45-158

Title 45Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 1ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Art. 5Appropriation of Water

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 45-158 (2026).

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The approval or rejection of an application for the appropriation of water shall be endorsed on the application, a record of the action kept by the director, and the application returned immediately to the applicant. If approved, the applicant may construct the necessary works, take steps to apply the water to a beneficial use and perfect the appropriation. If the application is rejected, the applicant shall take no steps toward construction of the proposed work or diversion of the water.

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The approval or rejection of an application for the appropriation of water shall be endorsed on the application, a record of the action kept by the director, and the application returned immediately to the applicant. If approved, the applicant may construct the necessary works, take steps to apply the water to a beneficial use and perfect the appropriation. If the application is rejected, the applicant shall take no steps toward construction of the proposed work or diversion of the water.