SEC. 36. When the person entitled to the use of water fails to beneficially use all or any part of the water, claimed by him, for a period of five years without sufficient reason the Secretary of Commerce and Police will declare such unused water reverted to the public and to be regarded as unappropriated water.
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CitationAct No. 2152 Section 36 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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