Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-110
§2427 Water Rights
Title 43 › CHAPTER 42 — RURAL WATER SUPPLY › SUBCHAPTER II — TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER WORKS › § 2427
Summary
The Secretary must follow state water laws and any agreements between states about water, and this federal part cannot override or change those state laws or interstate water deals.
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Title 43, §2427
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(a)In general
Nothing in this subchapter preempts or affects State water law or an interstate compact governing water.
(b)Compliance required
The Secretary shall comply with State water laws in carrying out this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter affects or preempts State water law or an interstate compact governing water.
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43 U.S.C. § 2427
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110