45-591. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 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 section 45-834.01.
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