Arizona Revised Statutes Title 45. Waters § 45-1945. Acquisition of water

1. Negotiate to acquire in its own name, or on behalf of an operating unit located within the authority's boundaries, water and rights to water that may be legally available to augment the water supply of the county in which the authority is established.

2. Sell or exchange any water it acquires in its own name to or with any operating unit within the authority's boundaries under such terms as are necessary to ensure the use of the water in a manner consistent with the water augmentation plan developed under § 45-1944.

3. Sell, lease, exchange, hold, sever, transfer or retire water rights.

4. Negotiate and enter into agreements to use existing facilities to transport water to and within the county in which the authority is established.

5. Enter into agreements with operating units by which the authority receives water rights or rights to receive water in exchange for a contractual obligation to develop or provide water for that operating unit.

6. Apply for and hold, in its own name or on behalf of an operating unit or units, permits that are required by law to engage in any of the activities described in this chapter.