Arizona § 45-157 - Relative value of uses
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§ 45-157. Relative value of uses
A. As between two or more pending conflicting applications for the use of water from a given water supply, when the capacity of the supply is not sufficient for all applications, preference shall be given by the director according to the relative values to the public of the proposed use.
B. The relative values to the public for the purposes of this section shall be:
1. Domestic and municipal uses. Domestic uses shall include gardens not exceeding one-half acre to each family.
2. Irrigation and stock watering.
3. Power and mining uses.
4. Recreation and wildlife, including fish.
5. Nonrecoverable water storage pursuant to section 45-833.01.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-157 cover?
Section 45-157 ("Relative value of uses") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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