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43 U.S.C. § 2427

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Water rights
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Title
43 — Public Lands
Chapter
CH42
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(a) In generalNothing in this subchapter preempts or affects State water law or an interstate compact governing water. (b) Compliance requiredThe 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. (Pub. L. 109–451, title II, § 208, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3360.)

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