46A-18-20. Establishment of district--Vote required.

If at least sixty percent of the votes cast in an election are in favor of formation of the water project district, the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall by resolution create and establish the water project district and give it a corporate name. Upon filing of a true copy of the resolution with the secretary of state, the district shall become a political subdivision of the state with the authority, power, and duties prescribed by this chapter.

Source: SL 1984, ch 293, § 19.

46A-18-20.1. Payment of election costs.

If at least sixty percent of the votes cast in the initial election are in favor of the formation of the water project district, the costs of the election shall be paid by the new water project district. If less than sixty percent of the votes cast in the initial election are in favor of the formation of the water project district, the counties having land in the proposed district shall pay the costs of the election in proportion to each county's share of the equalized assessed valuation of the land within the proposed district.

Source: SL 1985, ch 366.