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§ 42-315 — Right of use of water subject to eminent domain

Kansas § 42-315
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 42IRRIGATION
Art. 3IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 42-315 (2026).

Text

Every right of use of water under this act shall be subject as to the right of eminent domain, and, as public interest and economy may require, may be condemned and compensated for as any other private right or property.

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Legislative History

L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 2, § 6; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-315.

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