TITLE 42

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE — WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION

CHAPTER 13

LATERAL DITCH WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

42-1301.  definitions. As used in this chapter:

(1)  "Delivery point" means the location where a water delivery organization transfers the control of water to the water users on a lateral.

(2)  "Lateral" means any ditch, canal, or conduit not operated and maintained by a water delivery organization that is shared by water users entitled to receive water from:

(a)  The same delivery point or points; or

(b)  The same point or points of diversion from a natural water source.

(3)  "Water delivery organization" means any entity recognized by Idaho law that operates water diversion and delivery facilities, including but not limited to a canal company, ditch company, irrigation company, irrigation district, reservoir company, reservoir district, or water company. A water delivery organization does not include a lateral water users’ association created pursuant to this chapter.

(4)  "Water user" means any person or entity entitled to receive water through a lateral.

History:

[42-1301, added 2026, ch. 112, sec. 14, p. 570.]