Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 14C — EXTRACTION OF GROUNDWATER FOR EXPORT OUTSIDE OF KINGS COUNTY
Kings County Municipal Code Art. II Permit Required for Export of Groundwater Outside of County
Kings County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Kings County
Cite as: Kings County Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 14C-10. - Prohibition against export of groundwater without a permit.¶
(a) It is unlawful to extract groundwater underlying lands in the county for export of that groundwater outside of the county, either directly or indirectly, without first obtaining a permit as provided in this chapter.
(b) For purposes of this section, extraction of groundwater also includes, but is not limited to:
(1) The extraction of groundwater to replace a surface water supply which has been, is being, or will be exported.
(2) Overwatering agricultural or other lands, through flood irrigation or other means, that causes an excessive conversion of groundwater into tailwater.
(Ord. No. 706, § 2, 11-29-22)
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