§ 5-5B-01
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§5–5B–01.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Expanded water appropriation permit” means a revised permit granting a significant increase in the withdrawal of water authorized under the existing water appropriation permit.
(c)“Public water system” has the meaning stated in § 9–401 of this article and is a water system located in the State.
(d)“Water conservation” means the use of practices, techniques, and technologies that:
(1)Reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;
(2)Improve efficiency in the use of water; or
(3)Make more efficient use of water treatment infrastructure.