46A-3A-1. Establishment of districts--Procedure--Political subdivision status.
In order to attain the objectives and intent of chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, and chapter 46A-2, the Legislature may establish water development districts. A water development district may be established by an act of the Legislature, signed by the Governor, describing the exact boundaries of the area to be included within the proposed water development district and assigning it an appropriate name. A water development district may also be established pursuant to the procedure set forth in §§46A-3A-8 to 46A-3A-15, inclusive. A water development district is a political subdivision of the state. A water development district shall exist as a legal entity beginning on January first immediately following the effective date of an act establishing it as a water development district.
Source: SL 1984 (SS), ch 1, §6; SL 2012, ch 217, §1.