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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Section 36.117, Water Code, applies to the district except that for the purposes of applying that section to the district, “domestic use” and “livestock use” have the meanings assigned by Subsection (b).
(b) In this section:
(1) “Domestic use”:
(A) means the use of groundwater by an individual or a household to support domestic activities, including the use of groundwater for:
(i) drinking, washing, or culinary purposes;
(ii) irrigating a lawn or a family garden or orchard;
(iii) watering domestic animals; or
(iv) water recreation, including aquatic and wildlife enjoyment; and
(B) does not include the use of water:
(i) to support an activity for which consideration is given or received or for which the product of the activity is sold; or
(ii) by or for a public water system.
(2) “Livestock use” means the use of groundwater for the open-range watering of livestock, exotic livestock, game animals, or fur-bearing animals. For purposes of this subdivision, “livestock” and “exotic livestock” have the meanings assigned by Sections 1.003 and 142.001, Agriculture Code, respectively, and “game animal” and “fur-bearing animal” have the meanings assigned by Sections 63.001 and 71.001, Parks and Wildlife Code, respectively. Livestock use does not include use by or for a public water system.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 8852.103. Exemptions From Permit Requirements - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-8852-103/
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