Arizona § 48-3071 - State lands subject to irrigation district laws

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3071 — State lands subject to irrigation district laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 48-3071. State lands subject to irrigation district laws

All lands located within the boundaries of and susceptible of irrigation from irrigation works of an irrigation district, the legal titles to which are vested in the state, are subject to the laws of the state relating to the organization, government and regulation of irrigation districts for the reclamation and irrigation of arid lands for agricultural purposes to the same extent and in the same manner in which lands of a like character held under private ownership are subject to such laws. All such lands shall be accorded all the rights, privileges, benefits and exemptions given by the laws of the state to persons holding lands of like character under private ownership, except as otherwise provided in this article.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-3071

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3071 cover?

Section 48-3071 ("State lands subject to irrigation district laws") 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.

How do I cite Arizona § 48-3071?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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