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2015 Georgia Code
Title 44 - PROPERTY
Chapter 8 - WATER RIGHTS
§ 44-8-3 - Nonnavigable streams -- Exclusive possession by owner; interference by legislature with lawful use of stream

GA Code § 44-8-3 (2015) What's This?

The owner of a nonnavigable stream is entitled to the same exclusive possession of the stream as he has of any other part of his land. The legislature has no power to compel or interfere with the owner's lawful use of the stream, for the benefit of those above or below him on the stream, except to restrain nuisances.

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