TITLE 42

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE — WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION

CHAPTER 11

RIGHTS OF WAY

42-1104.  Right of way over state lands. The right of way over and upon any and all lands owned or controlled by the state of Idaho is hereby granted to any and all persons for the purpose of constructing and maintaining any ditch, canal, conduit or other works for the diversion or carrying of water for any beneficial use: provided, that no property shall be taken under the provisions of this section until a just compensation shall be paid therefor, to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law for the taking of private property for a public use.

History:

[(42-1104) 1899, p. 380, sec. 13; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 3302; C.S., sec. 5649; I.C.A., sec. 41-1004.]