DEFINITIONS

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.