### Question
How is the term district defined?


### Answer
The term **district** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb* as the following:

> any individual or any legal entity established under State law which has entered into a contract or is eligible to contract with the Secretary for irrigation water

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

