Arizona Revised Statutes Title 45. Waters § 45-591. Definitions

1. “Existing well” means a well which was drilled before June 12, 1980 and which is not abandoned or sealed or a well which was not completed on June 12, 1980 but for which a notice of intention to drill was on file with the Arizona water commission on such date.

2. “New well” means a well for which a notice of intention to drill or a permit is required pursuant to this article or which is drilled pursuant to a permit issued under § 45-834.01.