2018 US Code
Title 43 - Public Lands
Chapter 42 - Rural Water Supply
Subchapter II - Twenty-First Century Water Works
Sec. 2427 - Water rights

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Citation 43 U.S.C. § 2427 (2018)
Section Name §2427. Water rights
Section Text (a) In general

Nothing in this subchapter preempts or affects State water law or an interstate compact governing water.

(b) Compliance required

The Secretary shall comply with State water laws in carrying out this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter affects or preempts State water law or an interstate compact governing water.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–451, title II, §208, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3360.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 42 - RURAL WATER SUPPLY
SUBCHAPTER II - TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER WORKS
Sec. 2427 - Water rights
Contains section 2427
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 120 Stat. 3360
Public Law References Public Law 109-451
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