TITLE 42

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE — WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION

CHAPTER 13

LATERAL DITCH WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

42-1307.  ASSESSMENTS — NOTICE — PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENCY. (1) On or before April 15, an association’s secretary-treasurer of the lateral water users’ association shall assess each water user for that year. Such assessment shall be due and payable on May 1 each year. If the assessment is not paid by the water user on or before June 15 each year:

(a)  A penalty of ten percent (10%) may be added thereto; and

(b)  The total amount due shall then draw interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from June 15 until paid.

(2)  The lateral water users’ association may, by vote of the water users at any annual meeting, set dates for notice and payment of assessments and any related late fees that are different than those prescribed by this section, provided that each water user is always given at least fifteen (15) days’ notice to make a payment.

History:

[42-1307, added 2026, ch. 112, sec. 20, p. 573.]