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Section 73-9-45 – [Redivision of district after annexation.]

In case of the inclusion of any lands within any district by proceedings under this act the board of directors shall, if they deem necessary, at least thirty days prior to the next succeeding regular election, make an order redividing such district into three divisions, as nearly equal in size as may be practicable, and […]

Section 73-9-46 – [Exclusion of lands from district; authorization; effect.]

Any tract of land included within the boundaries of any such district, at or after its organization under the provisions of this act, may be excluded therefrom, in the manner herein prescribed, but such exclusion of land from the district shall not impair or affect its organization, or its rights in or to property or […]

Section 73-9-47 – Petition or resolution for exclusion.

The owner or owners in fee of any lands constituting a portion of any irrigation district, may file with the board of directors of the district, a petition praying that such lands may be excluded and taken from said district. The board of directors of said district may also initiate such exclusion proceedings against any […]

Section 73-9-48 – Petition or resolution for exclusion; notice; publication.

Upon the filing of said petition for exclusion or upon the adoption of such resolution for exclusion by the board of directors, the secretary of said board shall cause notice of such petition, or resolution to be published, once, in some newspaper published in the county where the office of the board of directors is […]

Section 73-9-49 – Petition or resolution for exclusion; hearing.

The board of directors, at the time and place mentioned in the notice or at the time or times to which the hearing of said petition or resolution may have been adjourned, shall proceed to hear and consider any written objections which may have theretofore been filed by any person interested, to said petition or […]

Section 73-9-34 – [Statutory authorization required for debts and liabilities.]

The board of directors, or other officers of the district, shall have no power to incur any debt or liability whatever, either by issuing bonds or otherwise, in excess of the express provisions of this act, and any debt or liability incurred in excess of such express provisions shall be and remain absolutely void. History: […]

Section 73-9-35 – [Water volume insufficient; distribution.]

In case the volume of water in any canal, reservoir or other works in any district shall not be sufficient to supply the continual wants of the entire district and of lands susceptible of irrigation therein, then it shall be the duty of the board of directors to distribute all available water upon certain or […]

Section 73-9-36 – [Prior water rights protected.]

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir to the detriment of any person having a prior right to the waters of such river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir. History: Laws 1919, ch. 41, § 30; C.S. 1929, § 73-230; 1941 […]