Rights of prior appropriator of such waters

42-306. Rights of prior appropriator of such waters. No person shall be permitted to take or appropriate the waters of any subterranean supply which naturally discharge into any superficial stream, to the prejudice of any prior appropriator of the water of such superficial channel. History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 1, § 6; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-306. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "A State Agency's Role in Protecting Groundwater Quality," Leland E. Rolfs, 35 K.L.R. 419, 427 (1987). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026