Idaho § 42-2701 - Sales under government irrigation works
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-2701 — Sales under government irrigation works, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2701. Sales under government irrigation works
Whenever the United States shall, through its proper officers, authorize the construction of any irrigation works in this state under the provisions of the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, no lands belonging to the state whose irrigation depends upon the construction of such works shall, after such authorization for construction shall have been publicly announced or communicated by such proper officer to the governor of the state, be sold except in conformity with the classification of farm units by the United States, and the title to such lands shall not pass from the state, until the applicant therefor shall have fully complied with the provisions of the laws of the United States, and the regulations thereunder, concerning the acquisition of the right to use water from such works, and shall produce the evidence thereof duly issued.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-2701
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-2701 cover?
Section 42-2701 ("Sales under government irrigation works") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 42-2701?
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