# Utah Code § 73-1-9: Contribution between joint owners of ditch or reservoir

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_9

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 73-1-9
- **Heading:** Contribution between joint owners of ditch or reservoir
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 73 / Chapter 73-1 / § 73-1-9

## Text

When two or more persons are associated in the use of any dam, canal, reservoir, ditch, lateral, flume or other means for conserving or conveying water for the irrigation of land or for other purposes, each of them shall be liable to the other for the reasonable expenses of maintaining, operating and controlling the same, in proportion to the share in the use or ownership of the water to which the person is entitled.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 73-1-1 § 73-1-1. Waters declared property of public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-2 § 73-1-2. Unit of measurement -- Of flow -- Of volume.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-3 § 73-1-3. Beneficial use basis of right to use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-4 § 73-1-4. Reversion to the public by abandonment or forfeiture for nonuse within seven years -- Saved water -- Written plan standards for future water -- Nonuse application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-4.5 § 73-1-4.5. Authorization for water companies to allocate water rights lost by forfeiture or nonuse -- Redemption and retirement of water shares.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_4.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-5 § 73-1-5. Use of water a public use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-6 § 73-1-6. Eminent domain -- Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-7 § 73-1-7. Enlargement for joint use of ditch.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_7.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-8 § 73-1-8. Duties of owners or operators -- Bridges and trails -- Liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_8.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-9 § 73-1-9. Contribution between joint owners of ditch or reservoir.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_9.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-10 § 73-1-10. Conveyance of water rights -- Deed -- Exceptions -- Filing and recording of deed -- Report of water right conveyance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-11 § 73-1-11. Appurtenant water rights pass to grantee of land -- Exceptions -- Conveyance of a portion of irrigated land -- Right to the use of water evidenced by shares of stock -- Appurtenant water rights -- Evidence -- Where appurtenant -- Partial conveyances of water and land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-12 § 73-1-12. Failure to record -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 73-1-13 § 73-1-13. Corporations -- One water company may own stock in another.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T73_S73_1_13.md)

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