42-3702. LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby recognized that the protection of life and property from floods, the prevention of damage to lands therefrom, and the orderly development, wise use, conservation and protection of the water resources of the state by the considered and proper use thereof, is of paramount importance to the welfare and prosperity of the people of the state.
To realize these objectives it is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to provide for the prevention of flood damage and the conservation[,] development, utilization and disposal of water in the watersheds of this state and thereby to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.
History:
[42-3702, added 1957, ch. 226, sec. 2, p. 508.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 42 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
Chapter 37 - WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Section 42-3701 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 42-3702 - LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Section 42-3703 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-3704 - DEFINITION OF WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Section 42-3705 - CREATION OF WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Section 42-3706 - ELECTION OF DISTRICT DIRECTORS.
Section 42-3707 - APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS AND TENURE OF DIRECTORS.
Section 42-3708 - POWERS OF DIRECTORS.
Section 42-3709 - SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED PROJECT TO DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES.
Section 42-3710 - HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECTS.
Section 42-3711 - APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS AND APPRAISAL OF BENEFITED PROPERTY.
Section 42-3712 - HEARING ON REPORT OF APPRAISERS.
Section 42-3713 - APPEAL FROM APPROVAL OF PROJECT OR DETERMINATION OF BENEFITS OR ASSESSMENTS.
Section 42-3714 - ASSESSMENTS ENTERED AS TAX LIENS IN INSTALMENTS.
Section 42-3715 - LANDS OF STATE AND ITS SUBDIVISION.
Section 42-3716 - ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
Section 42-3717 - DISCONTINUANCE — DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICTS.