[Preservation of prior rights.]

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person or persons, to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir to the detriment of any person or persons having a prior right to the waters of such river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir. History: Laws 1919, ch. 20, § 33; C.S. 1929, § 73-134; 1941 Comp., § 77-2223; 1953 Comp., § 75-23-23.