Idaho § 42-609
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-609, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-609.
Watermaster’s assistants - Employment in emergency - Oath and compensation. A watermaster shall have power, in case of emergency, with the approval of the director of the department of water resources, to employ suitable assistants in addition to those who may have been approved at the annual meeting of the water users of the district to aid the watermaster in the discharge of the watermaster’s duties, who shall take the same oath as the watermaster, and shall obey the watermaster’s instructions, and shall be entitled to a salary as set by the water users in their adopted budget and approved by the director of the department of water resources, or if no budget is adopted, then as set by the director of the department of water resources, to be paid in the same manner as provided for the payment of watermasters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-609
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-609 cover?
Section 42-609 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 § 42-609?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 42-609" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 42-609 apply to my situation?
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