Law of riparian rights not changed.
G.S. 143-215.22
in effect§ 143-215.22. Law of riparian rights not changed.
Nothing contained in this Part shall change or modify existing common or statutory law with respect to the relative rights of riparian owners concerning the use of surface water in this State. (1967, c. 933, s. 12.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-215.22.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026
