Arizona § 48-2991 - Distribution of water when supply insufficient
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-2991 — Distribution of water when supply insufficient, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-2991. Distribution of water when supply insufficient
If the water available in a district is insufficient at any time to supply all lands of the district susceptible of irrigation therefrom and otherwise entitled to water, the board of directors shall provide for the distribution of all available water upon certain or alternate days to different localities as the board deems for the best interests of all persons affected, and so that the available water is distributed in as nearly equal proportions as possible to all lands of the district subject to the laws of priorities.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-2991 cover?
Section 48-2991 ("Distribution of water when supply insufficient") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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