Article XVI. Mining and Irrigation
Article XVI, Section 7. Right-of-way for ditches, flumes
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
All persons and corporations shall have the right-of-way across public, private and corporate lands for the construction of ditches, canals and flumes for the purpose of conveying water for domestic purposes, for the irrigation of agricultural lands, and for mining and manufacturing purposes, and for drainage, upon payment of just compensation.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 72.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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