### Question
What is the definition of irrigation district?


### Answer
The definition of **irrigation district** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 485h*:

> any irrigation, water conservation or conservancy, multicounty water conservation or conservancy district, or any separate public entity composed of two or more such districts and jointly exercising powers of its member districts

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 485h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER X-PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION CHARGES**

