Water Rights Developments

By mbmudd
  • Bannack Statutes

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    Pre-Water Use Act

  • Use Rights Judicially Validated

    Murray v. Tingley held that statutory or "filed" water rights were not the exclusive method of perfecting a water right. Traditional use rights through intent, diversion, and beneficial use will also be allowed.
  • Groundwater Appropriation Recognized By Statute