Title 43 — Public LandsRelease 119-73
§2244 Effect of chapter on other laws
Title 43 › Chapter CHAPTER 40— - RECLAMATION STATES EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 2244
Summary
Water actions under this chapter must follow State and Federal law and cannot change State, Federal, or tribal water authority.
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Title 43, §2244
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(a)All actions taken pursuant to this chapter pertaining to the diversion, storage, use, or transfer of water shall be in conformity with applicable State and applicable Federal law.
(b)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as expanding or diminishing State, Federal, or tribal jurisdiction or authority over water resources development, control, or water rights.
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43 U.S.C. § 2244
Title 43 — Public Lands
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73