Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-102
§617i Modification of Existing Compact Relating to Laguna Dam
Title 43 › CHAPTER 12A — BOULDER CANYON PROJECT › SUBCHAPTER I — BOULDER CANYON PROJECT ACT › § 617i
Summary
The October 23, 1918 U.S.–Imperial Irrigation District contract for a connection with Laguna Dam stays unchanged, but the Interior Secretary may make contracts with that district or others to build and run the canal if other users consent.
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Title 43, §617i
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as modifying in any manner the existing contract, dated October 23, 1918, between the United States and the Imperial Irrigation District, providing for a connection with Laguna Dam; but the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into contract or contracts with the said district or other districts, persons, or agencies for the construction, in accordance with this subchapter of said canal and appurtenant structures, and also for the operation and maintenance thereof, with the consent of the other users.
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43 U.S.C. § 617i
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102