[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC465]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 12--RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER IX--CONSTRUCTION CHARGES
Sec. 465. Charges for water service prior to notice of
construction charge
Whenever water is available and it is impracticable to apportion
operation and maintenance charges as provided in section 492 of this
title, the Secretary of the Interior may, prior to giving public notice
of the construction charge per acre upon land under any project, furnish
water to any entryman or private landowner thereunder until such notice
is given, making a reasonable charge therefor, and such charges shall be
subject to the same penalties and to the provisions for cancellation and
collection as herein provided for other operation and maintenance
charges.
(Aug. 13, 1914, ch. 247, Sec. 1
