Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 5 Extraction and Exportation Charges

Extraction and exportation charges levied pursuant to this division are for the purpose of groundwater resource management. Extraction charges and exportation charges are authorized to be levied for the benefit of those who rely directly or indirectly upon the groundwater resources of the county. Uniform extraction charges are authorized to be levied upon the extraction of groundwater from all groundwater extraction facilities, except the extraction of water stored pursuant to a groundwater storage agreement, and except upon the use of supplemental water as an alternate source in lieu of groundwater. Uniform exportation charges are authorized to be levied upon the exportation of groundwater through any groundwater exportation facility.

(Prior code § 92205.00)

After notice to the public and hearing, the commission shall recommend, on or before April 1st of each year, to the board of supervisors whether extraction and exportation charges are to be levied, and the amount of such charges. The board of supervisors shall, upon notice to the public and hearing, establish the amount of any such charges.

(Prior code § 92205.01)

All extraction and exportation charges authorized pursuant to this division shall be due and payable on a quarterly basis. Extraction charges shall be calculated on the basis of groundwater extraction statements required to be filed pursuant to this division or other similar reports. Exportation charges shall be calculated on the basis of groundwater exportation statements required to be filed pursuant to this division or other similar reports. The amount of any unpaid extraction charges or exportation charges, together with any penalty or interest thereon shall constitute a lien on the land on which the extraction facility or exportation facility is located as of the same time and in the same manner as does the tax lien securing ad valorem property taxes.

(Prior code § 92205.02)