### Question
How does the law define organization?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 485a*, **organization** is defined as:

> any conservancy district, irrigation district, water users’ association, or other organization, which is organized under State law and which has capacity to enter into contracts with the United States pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws.

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

