Idaho Statutes Title 42. Irrigation and Drainage--Water Rights and Reclamation § 42-2013A. Preference

Any other provision of this chapter notwithstanding, any person or group of persons proposing a project as provided in section 42-2003, Idaho Code, who intend to apply for settlement and entry of the lands for which the project is proposed, shall be given the right of first selection and entry before any lands in the project are opened by the director for settlement as provided in section 42-2013, Idaho Code. This section shall apply to any lands for which a project is proposed regardless of the number of acres proposed to be included.