45-1942. Limitation on powers


This chapter shall not be construed to modify, alter or change the functions,
powers, duties, rights and liabilities prescribed under chapters 1, 2 and 3 of this
title. This chapter does not authorize the authority to:


1. Engage in the retail distribution of water within the service area of a city,
town, water company or irrigation district without the written authorization of the city,
town, water company or irrigation district.


2. Regulate the acquisition, use or disposal of water or rights to water except as
specifically provided by this chapter or pursuant to contractual agreements that are
consistent with this chapter.


3. Sell, resell, deliver or distribute electricity or other forms of energy to
others.


4. Acquire in its own name surface water contracted to an operating unit or entity
represented on the board pursuant to section 45-1921 by a federal agency without that
operating unit's or entity's consent.


5. Transport groundwater except as otherwise provided by law.


6. Acquire electrical power and energy that is sold, offered for sale or otherwise
disposed of pursuant to title 30, chapter 1 or chapter 10 of this title.