Definitions And General Provisions

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Section
46-1-1

Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.

Section
46-1-2

Development of water resources for public benefit.

Section
46-1-3

Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.

Section
46-1-4

Beneficial use of water resources--Prevention of waste--Right to water from natural stream or watercourse.

Section
46-1-5

Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.

Section
46-1-6

Definition of terms.

Section
46-1-7

Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.

Section
46-1-8

Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.

Section
46-1-9

Vested rights defined.

Section
46-1-10

Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.

Section
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.

Section
46-1-12

Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.

Section
46-1-13

Grant of water right for use outside state.

Section
46-1-14

Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.

Section
46-1-15

Permit required for appropriation of waters.

Section
46-1-16

Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.