Arizona SB1381 establishes an annual groundwater withdrawal fee for lessees of state land used for agricultural purposes outside of active management.

Arizona SB1381 amends the state's statutes to mandate the establishment of an annual groundwater withdrawal fee for lessees of state land designated for agricultural use, excluding areas classified as active management areas or irrigation non-expansion areas. The fee, reflecting the fair market value of the groundwater withdrawn, is to be collected by the department and deposited in the appropriate beneficiary fund. Lessee reporting requirements include details on the location and quantity of groundwater withdrawn from wells during the previous calendar year.

Arizona SB1381 establishes an annual groundwater withdrawal fee for lessees of state land used for agricultural purposes outside of active management.

Arizona SB1381 amends the state's statutes to mandate the establishment of an annual groundwater withdrawal fee for lessees of state land designated for agricultural use, excluding areas classified as active management areas or irrigation non-expansion areas. The fee, reflecting the fair market value of the groundwater withdrawn, is to be collected by the department and deposited in the appropriate beneficiary fund. Lessee reporting requirements include details on the location and quantity of groundwater withdrawn from wells during the previous calendar year.