Rules for the Distribution and Use of Water within the Turlock Irrigation District
TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT IRRIGATION RULES
10.
Enforcement of Irrigation Rules and Regulations
10.1.
Failure to Company with Rules or Regulations
Failure or refusal of any Landowner or Irrigator to comply with any of the District’s rules or applicable regulations (“rules and regulations”) shall be sufficient grounds for terminating delivery of District water to the lands of such Landowner or Irrigator, and water shall not again be furnished until the Landowner or Irrigator is in full compliance with all rules and regulations. In addition, the District may take other immediate enforcement action as deemed necessary by the General Manager in accordance with these rules and regulations, and applicable law.
10.2.
Side Gate Closure for Unauthorized Use of Water, Neglect, or Vandalism
The Water Distribution Department Manager is authorized to immediately terminate the delivery of District water to a parcel if it is determined the side gate is open as a result of unauthorized use, neglect or vandalism. This action shall be performed pursuant to the District’s side gate incident process, which is attached as Appendix A.
10.3.
Notice and Orders
10.3.1. The Water Distribution Department Manager is authorized to issue a Notice and Order to any Landowner or Irrigator which the Water Distribution Department Manager determines is in violation of any rule or regulation. The Water Distribution Department Manager may, at their discretion, issue a written warning in lieu of a Notice and Order for first-time violations. 10.3.2. The Notice and Order shall contain a brief description of the alleged violation, a statement of the action to be taken by the Landowner or Irrigator, and an explanation that a written appeal must be filed within 10 calendar days of the date of service of such Notice and Order or the person waives any right to a hearing on the matter and the decision may become final.
10.4.
Red Tags
10.4.1. The Water Distribution Department Manager is authorized to immediately terminate the delivery of District water to a parcel under any one of the following circumstances: 10.4.1.1.
If the land or irrigation facility in question is in such a condition so as to make it immediately dangerous to any person, to the public, or to any property, including but not limited to the flooding of property.
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