Kansas Statutes

§ 82a-703 — Water may be appropriated subject to vested rights

Kansas § 82a-703

JurisdictionKansas

Ch. 82aWATERS AND WATERCOURSES

Art. 7APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR BENEFICIAL USE

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 82a-703 (2026).

Text

Except as provided in K.S.A. 82a-703a and subject to vested rights, all waters within the state may be appropriated for beneficial use as herein provided. Nothing contained in this act shall impair the vested right of any person except for nonuse.

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Legislative History

L. 1945, ch. 390, § 3; L. 1980, ch. 332, § 1; July 1.

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