§ 34A-1. Declaration of purpose, findings and intent.
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It is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards for the construction,
modification, inactivation and destruction of water wells (hereafter wells) within
the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County in such a manner that the groundwater
of the county will not be contaminated or polluted. In adopting these standards, it
is the intent of the board of supervisors to ensure that water obtained from these
wells will be suitable for beneficial uses and will not jeopardize the health, safety
and general welfare of the people of the county.