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§ 82a-702 — Dedication of use of water

Kansas § 82a-702
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 82aWATERS AND WATERCOURSES
Art. 7APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR BENEFICIAL USE

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 82a-702 (2026).

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All water within the state of Kansas is hereby dedicated to the use of the people of the state, subject to the control and regulation of the state in the manner herein prescribed.

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Legislative History

L. 1945, ch. 390, § 2; June 28.

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