Definitions.
Utah Code § 73-3b-102
in effect73-3b-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Artificially recharge" means to place water in an aquifer:
(a) by means of:
(i) injection;
(ii) surface infiltration; or
(iii) another method; and
(b) for the purposes of:
(i) storing the water; and
(ii) recovering the water.
(2) "Division" means Division of Water Rights.
(3) "Recharge permit" means a permit issued by the state engineer to construct and operate a recharge project.
(4) "Recharge project" means to artificially recharge water into an aquifer.
(5) "Recovery permit" means a permit issued by the state engineer to construct and operate a recovery project.
(6) "Recovery project" means to withdraw from an aquifer water that has been artificially recharged pursuant to a recharge permit.
Amended by Chapter 107, 2010 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title73/Chapter3B/73-3b-S102.html?v=C73-3b-S102_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026