Terms Used In Utah Code 73-20-6

  • Board: means the Board of Water Resources created by Section 73-10-1. See Utah Code 73-20-2
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Farmer: means any person who owns and operates or leases and operates a commercial farm in this state, and includes individuals, partnerships and corporations. See Utah Code 73-20-2
     The terms and conditions of payment for emergency water resource developments constructed pursuant to this act shall be set forth in a written contract prepared by the Division of Water Resources under the direction of the board and shall be executed by the farmer or rancher benefited. The substantive terms and conditions for payment shall be specified in the sole discretion of the board and shall appear in such contract. Title to any emergency water resource constructed under this act shall remain in the Division of Water Resources until the actual cost of the project is paid for in full by the benefited farmer or rancher.

Enacted by Chapter 6, 1977 Special Session 1
Enacted by Chapter 6, 1977 Special Session 1