1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (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.
3. (c) “Public water system” has the meaning stated in § 9-401 of this article and is a water system located in the State.

4. (d) “Water conservation” means the use of practices, techniques, and technologies that:

   1. (1) Reduce the consumption, loss, or waste of water;
   2. (2) Improve efficiency in the use of water; or
   3. (3) Make more efficient use of water treatment infrastructure.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 537, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2013, c. 43, § 5.