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PD 198 Section 39

Production Assessment.

Section 39

SEC. 39. Production Assessment. — In the event the board of a district finds, after notice and hearing, that production of ground water by other entities within the district for commercial or industrial uses is injuring or reducing the district's financial condition, the board may adopt and levy a ground water production assessment to compensate for such loss. In connection therewith, the district may require necessary reports by the operator of any commercial or industrial well. Failure to pay said assessment shall constitute an invasion of the waters of the district and shall entitle this district to an injunction and damages pursuant to Section 32 of this Title.

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CitationPD 198 Section 39 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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