ID S1240

Increases the maximum administrative charge that irrigation companies can levy against each stock certificate holder from $10 to $150.00.

Allows irrigation corporations, canal systems, and water associations to collect reasonable administrative charges, tolls, and assessments from landowners for operation and maintenance costs.

Permits multiple assessment methods including equal per-share levies, water-usage-based charges, fixed amounts per share plus excess delivery charges, or energy-cost combinations, provided they fairly allocate operating costs.

Grants irrigation companies a first and prior lien (except for tax liens) on appurtenant land to secure collection of administrative charges and assessments.

Preserves existing rights of any person or entity to levy and collect tolls, charges, or assessments under other legal provisions.