Organization of any Regional Water Distribution District shall be governed by the laws of the State (82 O.S. 1981, §§1266). The right to the use of water by any such district shall be governed by the laws pertaining to the use of water and the rules in this Title. In filing for water rights, a certified copy of the petition forming such district shall accompany the application.
Okla. Admin. Code § 785:10-5-1