# Idaho Code § 42-1210: 42-1210 INJURING DITCH OR HEADGATE — TRIPLE DAMAGES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1210

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 42-1210
- **Heading:** 42-1210 INJURING DITCH OR HEADGATE — TRIPLE DAMAGES
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 42 / Chapter 12 / Section 42-1210

## Text

42-1210. Injuring ditch or headgate — Triple damages. (1) No person shall, without the consent of a water delivery organization, as that term is defined in section 42-1301, Idaho Code, a lateral manager of a lateral water users' association established pursuant to chapter 13, title 42, Idaho Code, or a watermaster of a water district established pursuant to chapter 6, title 42, Idaho Code, wrongfully:

(a) Divert any water from the ditch or channel where it was placed, caused to be, or left to run by the water delivery organization, a lateral manager, a watermaster, or an authorized representative thereof;

(b) Shut or open any ditch, gate, pump, diversion structure, or dam with intent to:

(i) Divert any water without a right to do so; or

(ii) Deprive any person of the use of the water during any part of the time that such person is entitled to the use of such water;

(c) Cut or alter any ditch; or

(d) Break or destroy any gate, pump, diversion structure, or dam.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be liable in a civil action to the person injured at three (3) times the actual damage sustained in consequence of any such wrongful act or acts.

History:

[42-1210, added 2026, ch. 112, sec. 2, p. 569.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 42-1201 42-1201 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1201.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1202 42-1202 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION CONVEYANCE FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1202.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1203 42-1203 RELOCATION AND PIPING OF IRRIGATION CONVEYANCE FACILITIES AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1203.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1204 42-1204 EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND OTHER REAL PROPERTY NOT SUBJECT TO ADVERSE POSSESSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1204.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1205 42-1205 ENCROACHMENTS ON EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1205.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1210 42-1210 INJURING DITCH OR HEADGATE — TRIPLE DAMAGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1210.md)
- [Idaho Code § 42-1211 42-1211 LIABILITY FOR WASTE OF WATER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T42_C12_S42-1211.md)

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