[Prior water rights protected.]

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir to the detriment of any person having a prior right to the waters of such river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir. History: Laws 1919, ch. 41, § 30; C.S. 1929, § 73-230; 1941 Comp., § 77-2134; 1953 Comp., § 75-22-34.