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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-82-101 Waters of natural surface streams subject to appropriation
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(1) The water of every natural stream, as referred to in sections 5 and 6 of article XVI of the state constitution, includes all the water occurring within the state of Colorado which is in or tributary to a natural surface stream but does not include nontributary groundwater as …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-82-102 Priority of right to spring water
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All ditches constructed for the purpose of utilizing the waste, seepage, or spring waters of the state shall be governed by the same laws relating to priority of right as those ditches constructed for the purpose of utilizing the water of running streams; but the person upon whos…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-82-103 Appropriation of natural springs
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The waters of natural flowing springs may be appropriated for all beneficial uses, and the priorities of such appropriations may be determined as provided by law. If it is found that the water of any such springs is not tributary to any natural stream, the determinations shall fi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-82-104 Not to impair vested rights
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Nothing in sections 37-82-103 to 37-82-105 shall be construed to amend or repeal section 37-82-102; or impair, diminish, or destroy any valid appropriation of water for any beneficial use which has been made or decreed in accordance with law; or modify, amend, or affect any decre…