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  6. Title 46 - Water Rights
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  8. Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions


Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions


  • § 46-1-1 Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.
  • § 46-1-2 Development of water resources for public benefit.
  • § 46-1-3 Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.
  • § 46-1-4 Beneficial use of water resources--Prevention of waste--Right to water from natural stream or watercourse.
  • § 46-1-5 Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.
  • § 46-1-6 Definition of terms.
  • § 46-1-7 Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.
  • § 46-1-8 Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.
  • § 46-1-9 Vested rights defined.
  • § 46-1-10 Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.
  • § 46-1-11 Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors--Civil fine in addition--Each day as separate violation--Exemption of board and commission actions.
  • § 46-1-12 Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.
  • § 46-1-13 Grant of water right for use outside state.
  • § 46-1-14 Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.
  • § 46-1-15 Permit required for appropriation of waters.
  • § 46-1-16 Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.
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