46A-9-1      Purpose of chapter.
46A-9-2      Definition of terms.
46A-9-3      Organization--Actions by and against--Creation and incorporation.
46A-9-4      Petition for organization of district--Filing with and approval by board--Contents--Naming of directors.
46A-9-5      Lands included in district.
46A-9-6      Organization within territorial boundaries of another district.
46A-9-7      Directors--Election at large or from election divisions--Boundaries of divisions described in petition for organization.
46A-9-8      Grouping of directors elected at large--Term of office.
46A-9-9      Petition for organization of district--Number of signatures required--Name, post office address, and location of land of petitioner.
46A-9-10      Instruments constituting petition for organization of district--Affidavit of circulator as to signatures on each sheet--Form.
46A-9-11      Maps, plans and estimates accompanying petition for organization of district--Location of lands within proposed district.
46A-9-12      Examination of petition by Department of Water and Natural Resources to determine compliance with law--Noncompliance with law, dismissal of petition.
46A-9-13      Publication of petition for organization of district.
46A-9-14      Protest against organization of district--Right to file with Board of Water and Natural Resources--Determination of validity by board.
46A-9-15      Petition complying with requirements of law--Investigation of proposed district and works by Board of Water and Natural Resources, security for costs.
46A-9-16      Declaration of board as to feasibility of proposed project and conformance to public convenience--Dismissal of petition where project not feasible--Finding of feasibility and public convenience, certificate, approval of petition--Filing of certificate, effect, district designated as public corporation.
46A-9-17      Validation of prior districts and boundaries--Validation of proceedings, bonds, and contracts--Pending proceedings excepted.
46A-9-18      Board of directors--Qualification upon filing certificate of organization--Vacancy created by failure to qualify--First meeting.
46A-9-19      Additional territory, inclusion in district.
46A-9-20      Extension of district--Petition to include additional territory, filing, verification, number of signers, resolution of board of directors.
46A-9-21      Petition for expansion of district--Map showing location of lands to be included to accompany--Plans and estimates.
46A-9-22      Publication of notice for extension of district--Filing of protest.
46A-9-23      Petition for extension of district--Action by Board of Water and Natural Resources--Certificate of approval, filing, effect, included areas constituted part of district.
46A-9-23.1      Exclusion of lands from district--Grounds--Procedure.
46A-9-23.2      Notices of hearing on exclusion--Protests.
46A-9-24      Members of board of directors succeeding original board--Nomination and election--Term of office.
46A-9-25      Board of directors--Hour and place of election, fixing--Presiding at elections.
46A-9-26      Election of directors--Voting rights.
46A-9-27      Notice of election time, place, and purpose--Mailing or publication.
46A-9-28      Registration of voters--Conduct of election--Costs.

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46A-9-29      Candidate to fill vacancy or succeed an outgoing director--Vote necessary for election.
46A-9-30      Qualification for office as a member of the board of directors--Landowner or entryman of district.
46A-9-31      Removal of members of board of directors from office--Grounds--Procedure.
46A-9-32      Vacancies on board of directors--Declaration of existence--Filling--Member elected to fill, term of office.
46A-9-33      Compensation of members of board of directors.
46A-9-34      Officers--Election by board of directors--Appointment of executive committee and other employees.
46A-9-35      Bond of treasurer.
46A-9-36      Corporate powers of district vested in board of directors.
46A-9-37      Bylaws and procedures--Adoption by board of directors--Minutes of meetings--Records of account, kept at principal place of business, open to public inspection.
46A-9-38      Indemnification of directors, officers, employees, or agents of districts.
46A-9-39      Powers of district.
46A-9-40      Acquisition of property by district--Powers of a corporation for public purposes--Disposition of unneeded property.
46A-9-41      Right of district to acquire, manage, use, or operate works and property incidental thereto--Disposition of works.
46A-9-42      Transfer of obligations of nonprofit rural water supplier or wastewater system operator to water user district, sanitary district, or municipality--Majority vote of district.
46A-9-43      Contracts with governmental agencies authorized for certain purposes.
46A-9-44      Extraterritorial powers of district.
46A-9-45      Appropriation of waters of state by district--Interference with existing water rights forbidden.
46A-9-46      Eminent domain--Exercise of power by district--Appraisement of private property or interest.
46A-9-46.1      Municipal approval of location of wastewater plant or system--Exception for existing plant or system.
46A-9-47      District has no taxing powers.
46A-9-48      Costs of operation of district--Contract for payment of rent or charge for water storage or water supply.
46A-9-49      Grants or loans, power to obtain--Authority of district to accept gifts.
46A-9-50      Cooperation of district with the United States in acquisition and disposition of property.
46A-9-51      Eminent domain laws applicable to irrigation districts apply.
46A-9-52      District contracts to be governed by chapter 5-18.
46A-9-53      Filing of plans and specifications--Advertisement for bids.
46A-9-54      Contracts for proposed construction work--Employment of citizens of state--Bond of contractor.
46A-9-55      Cost of proposed works met by governmental agency--Board of directors may proceed without advertising for bids.
46A-9-56      Borrowing power of district--Sources from which obligations payable--Authorization, issuance, and sale of bonds.
46A-9-57      District obligations--Pledge of revenue for payment--Collateral security for loan.
46A-9-58      Refunding of district obligations.
46A-9-59      Revenues of district--Payment into special fund--Collection and disposition of special fund, terms, and conditions.

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46A-9-60      Agreement between directors and holders of district obligations as to charges for water, sewage disposal, or other services.
46A-9-61      Rates and charges of district--Establishment by board of directors, exception.
46A-9-62      Default in payment of money specified in agreement--Termination of contract--Right to recovery not affected by discontinuation of services.
46A-9-63      Funds of district--Creating by board of directors--Identification--Separate accounts.
46A-9-64      Construction fund--Deposit of bond proceeds--Credit of interest received upon deposits--Disbursements--Balance transferred to debt service fund.
46A-9-65      Water or wastewater fund--Credit of revenue of works and operations--Payment of operation and maintenance costs.
46A-9-66      Debt service fund--Transfer of balance from water fund--Moneys pledged for payment of evidences of indebtedness.
46A-9-67      Disbursement of funds--Approval of board of directors--Warrants for payment of expenses, exception.
46A-9-68      Fiscal year--Audit of financial affairs by board of directors, filing of written report.
46A-9-69      Disposition of water supply works, drainage works, or wastewater systems.
46A-9-70      Resolution of board of directors for sale of unneeded works--Submission of question to board of water and natural resources--Approval by board, calling of special election for submission of question to voters, notice and conduct of election, majority vote authorizes sale.
46A-9-71      Mortgage or hypothecation of property to secure payment of loans from governmental agencies.
46A-9-72      Mortgage or trust deed to secure payment of borrowed money--Foreclosure upon default and appointment of receiver.
46A-9-73      Dissolution of district, majority vote of voters at special election called for that purpose, notice of election--Nonownership of property or rights--No outstanding contracts.
46A-9-74      Dissolution of district--Completion upon resolution of board of directors--Filing of resolution.
46A-9-75      Dissolution of district--Cancellation of applications for appropriation of water.
46A-9-76      Municipalities excepted from chapter--Contracts with district.
46A-9-77      Irrigation districts--Powers and functions unaffected by chapter.
46A-9-78      Retirement system--Participation.
46A-9-79      Appointment of water master.
46A-9-80      Duties of water master.
46A-9-81      Removal of water master.
46A-9-82      Grievance appeal.
46A-9-83      Water Management Board not affected.
46A-9-84      Group insurance for members of board of directors.

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