Diversions of water subject to eminent domain law.
Utah Code § 17B-2a-516
in effect17B-2a-516. Diversions of water subject to eminent domain law.
Nothing in this part may be construed to authorize any person to divert the water of a river, creek, stream, canal, or reservoir to the detriment of anyone having a prior right to the water, unless compensation is previously determined and paid according to the laws of eminent domain.
Enacted by Chapter 329, 2007 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title17B/Chapter2A/17B-2a-S516.html?v=C17B-2a-S516_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026
