C.R.S. Section 33-5-106
Vested water rights

This article shall not operate or be so construed as to impair, diminish, or divest any existing or vested water rights acquired under the laws of this state or the United States, nor shall this article apply in emergency situations.

Source: Section 33-5-106 — Vested water rights, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-33.pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

33–5–101
Legislative declaration 33–5–102
Projects affecting streams - submission of plans 33–5–103
Examination of plans 33–5–104
Notice by commission 33–5–105
Arbitration 33–5–106
Vested water rights 33–5–107
Irrigation projects exempt

Current through Fall 2025

§ 33-5-106. Vested water rights's source at colorado.gov

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Original Source: Section 33-5-106 — Vested water rights, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-33.pdf (last accessed May 10, 2025).

C.R.S. Section 33-5-106 Vested water rights

C.R.S. Section 33-5-106
Vested water rights