Capítulo 8. WATER RIGHTS
10 secciones · 44-8-1 a 44-8-10
- 44-8-1Ownership of running water; right to divert or adulterate water.
- 44-8-2Rights of adjoining owners in nonnavigable streams; principles when stream is boundary; accretions.
- 44-8-3Exclusive possession by owner of nonnavigable streams; interference by legislature with lawful use.
- 44-8-4Construction of dams, canals, and appurtent works on nonnavigable streams; liability for resultant damages.
- 44-8-5Rights of adjoining landowners in navigable streams; legislative findings.
- 44-8-6Nonnavigable tidewaters; title; rights of adjoining landowners; principles when tidewaters are boundaries; accretions.
- 44-8-7Rights of owners of land adjacent to or covered by navigable tidewaters.
- 44-8-8Exclusive appropriation of tidewaters.
- 44-8-9Construction of levees and ditches; diversion of watercourses.
- 44-8-10Construction or establishment of private bridge or ferry; grant of franchise to construct or operate public bridge or ferry; compensation to landowner for interference with possession; exclusive franchises.