Project for recharge, storage and recovery of water: Annual report to State Engineer

1. Any person who holds a permit for a project must compile and file with the State Engineer annual reports which define the operation of the project and provide such information as the State Engineer requires. 2. Each report must contain either a sworn statement or a certification, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the report is true and correct according to the best belief and knowledge of the person filing the report. 3. The annual report must be maintained on a calendar-year basis for the preceding calendar year. If a person who is required to file an annual report under this section fails to file a report when due, the State Engineer may assess and collect a penalty of $500 for each month or portion of a month that the annual report is delinquent. The total penalty assessed under this subsection must not exceed $5,000. 4. The records and reports required to be kept and filed pursuant to this section must be in such form as the State Engineer prescribes.