The election under section 43-335 , Idaho Code, not to receive water shall be made in writing and shall state:

1. (a) The name and address of the landowner;
2. (b) The legal description of the land as to which the election is made;
3. (c) The date of the notification from the district pursuant to which the election is made;
4. (d) That the owner elects not to receive water from the irrigation system of the district under the water right held for the land described in the notification of election;

5. (e) That this landowner’s election not to receive water from the district shall remain in effect so long as the lease under section 43-335, Idaho Code, has not been terminated.

   The written notification of election shall be signed by the landowner and shall be delivered to the district at its office. Signature by each surviving spouse shall be required for a valid election as to land which is community property.

[43-337, added 1983, ch. 68, sec. 3, p. 152; am. 1997, ch. 401, sec. 2, p. 1277.]