45-438. Review and modification of boundaries
of irrigation non-expansion areas


A. The director may review and modify the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion
area as conditions require and factual data justify.


B. The director shall review the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area
upon receipt of a petition signed by persons who together withdraw not less than
one-fourth of the groundwater withdrawn in the irrigation non-expansion area.


C. Before modifying the boundaries of an irrigation non-expansion area, the
director shall give notice of and hold a hearing on the proposed modifications pursuant
to the procedures prescribed by section 45-435. After the hearing, the director shall
prepare written findings pursuant to section 45-436.