ARTICLE 9. Waters may be appropriated and used in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Appropriation of water, as used in this Code, is the acquisition of rights over the use of waters or the taking or diverting of waters from a natural source in the manner and for any purpose allowed by law.
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CitationPD 1067 Article 9 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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