45-103

45-103. Scope of authority and responsibility
of department and director

A. The department, through the director, succeeds to the authority, powers, duties
and responsibilities of the Arizona water commission and the state water engineer
relating to surface water, groundwater and dams and reservoirs.

B. The director has general control and supervision of surface water, its
appropriation and distribution, and of groundwater to the extent provided by this title,
except distribution of water reserved to special officers appointed by courts under
existing judgments or decrees.