Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-110
§2244 Effect of Chapter on Other Laws
Title 43 › CHAPTER 40 — RECLAMATION STATES EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF › SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 2244
Summary
Any actions under this chapter about diverting, storing, using, or transferring water must follow state and federal laws. This chapter does not increase or reduce state, federal, or tribal power or rights over water resources, water projects, or water rights.
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Title 43, §2244
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(a)Conformity with State and Federal law
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)Effect on jurisdiction, authority, and water rights
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
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110