2020 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 37 - Water And Irrigation
Article 41. Irrigation District Law of 1905
Section 37-41-131. Compensation for property taken.

Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to authorize any person to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal, or reservoir to the detriment of any person having a prior right to the waters of such river, creek, stream, canal, or reservoirs, unless previous compensation is ascertained and paid therefor under the laws of this state, authorizing the taking of private property for public use.

Source: L. 05: p. 265, § 30. R.S. 08: § 3469. C.L. § 2008. CSA: C. 90, § 407. CRS 53: § 149-1-31. C.R.S. 1963: § 150-1-31.

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