45-432. Subsequent irrigation non-expansion
areas; designation; review


A. The director may designate an area which is not included within an active
management area as a subsequent irrigation non-expansion area if the director determines
that both of the following apply:


1. There is insufficient groundwater to provide a reasonably safe supply for
irrigation of the cultivated lands in the area at the current rates of withdrawal.


2. The establishment of an active management area pursuant to section 45-412 is not
necessary.


B. An irrigation non-expansion area established pursuant to this section may
include more than one groundwater sub-basin but shall not be smaller than a groundwater
sub-basin or include only a portion of a groundwater sub-basin.