Kansas Statutes

§ 82a-706 — Duties of chief engineer as to beneficial use and rights of priority of appropriation

Kansas § 82a-706
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 82aWATERS AND WATERCOURSES
Art. 7APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR BENEFICIAL USE

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 82a-706 (2026).

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The chief engineer shall enforce and administer the laws of this state pertaining to the beneficial use of water and shall control, conserve, regulate, allot and aid in the distribution of the water resources of the state for the benefits and beneficial uses of all of its inhabitants in accordance with the rights of priority of appropriation.

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F. Arthur Stone & Sons v. Gibson
630 P.2d 1164 (Supreme Court of Kansas, 1981)
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Garetson Brothers v. American Warrior, Inc.
347 P.3d 687 (Court of Appeals of Kansas, 2015)
8 case citations
Hellebust v. Brownback
824 F. Supp. 1511 (D. Kansas, 1993)
6 case citations
Clawson v. State, Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources
315 P.3d 896 (Court of Appeals of Kansas, 2013)
4 case citations

Legislative History

L. 1945, ch. 390, § 6; L. 1957, ch. 539, § 8; June 29.

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