Title 43 — Public LandsRelease 119-73not60
§465 Charges for Water Service Prior to Notice of Construction Charge
Title 43 › Chapter 12— RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT › Subchapter IX— CONSTRUCTION CHARGES › § 465
Summary
If water is available and splitting upkeep costs isn't practical, the Secretary may supply water to a landowner before notice of the per‑acre construction charge, charge a reasonable fee, and collect it like other upkeep charges.
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Title 43, §465
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Whenever water is available and it is impracticable to apportion operation and maintenance charges as provided in section 492 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior may, prior to giving public notice of the construction charge per acre upon land under any project, furnish water to any entryman or private landowner thereunder until such notice is given, making a reasonable charge therefor, and such charges shall be subject to the same penalties and to the provisions for cancellation and collection as herein provided for other operation and maintenance charges.
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Herein, referred to in text, means act Aug. 13, 1914, ch. 247, 38 Stat. 686, which is classified to section 373, 414, 418, 435 to 437, 440, 443, 464, 465, 469, 471, 472, 475, 477 to 481, 492, 493, 494 to 497, and 499 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
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43 U.S.C. § 465
Title 43 — Public Lands
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
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