C.R.S. § 37-46-125: Lawful contracts.

(1) When the petition for the organization of a subdistrict and the decree for such organization so provide, it is lawful for any said subdistrict to make contracts as follows:

(a) A water users' association may bind itself to levy an annual assessment for the use of water and to secure same by liens on land and water rights or in such manner as may be provided by law.

(b) Any person or corporation landowner may create a mortgage lien upon lands or give other security satisfactory to the board or any other contracting agency, and all such contracts shall provide for forfeiture of the use of water for nonpayment of assessments or installments in the same manner and procedure as provided by statute for forfeiture of stock in a mutual ditch company.