45-597. Deepening and replacement of wells in
active management areas; filing of notice


A. A person entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area or a
person entitled to recover stored water pursuant to section 45-834.01 may deepen an
existing well or construct a replacement well at approximately the same location. The
director shall by rule define what constitutes a replacement well, including the distance
from the original well site that is deemed to be the same location for a replacement
well.


B. Prior to deepening an existing well or constructing a replacement well at
approximately the same location, the person shall file a notice of intention to drill
pursuant to section 45-596 and provide the director with any other information as the
director may by rules require.