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