A water user district organized under the provisions of this chapter has the powers provided by §§ 46A-9-40 , 46A-9-41 , and §§ 46A-9-43 to 46A-9-45 , inclusive, and may own, have, or exercise the rights, privileges, and franchises provided by those sections. Source: SL 1939, ch 291 , § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.1307; SDCL § 46-16-38; SL 2011, ch 165 , § 477.