HB0533 amends Utah law to require land use authorities to consider groundwater preservation when approving land use applications or permits for.
HB0533 amends Utah law to require land use authorities to consider groundwater preservation when approving land use applications or permits for agricultural land. It defines "agricultural land" and "groundwater preservation amounts and methods." Land use authorities must consider these preservation methods when approving applications or permits for land that would be used for non-agricultural purposes. Methods considered may include land irrigation, flood basins as recharge basins, injection wells, or other available methods.
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