Arizona § 45-1718 - Water rights
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-1718 — Water rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-1718. Water rights
Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as affecting or be intended to affect or to in any way interfere with the laws of the state or the United States relating to the control, appropriation, use or distribution of water used in Arizona, or to any contract or vested right acquired therefor, and the powers and duties herein set forth shall be limited and restricted to only that quantity of water which may be available for use in the state of Arizona, after the satisfaction of all existing contracts between the secretary of the interior and users in the state of Arizona for the delivery of water of the main stream of the Colorado river, and shall not extend to any such contracts, any amendments or supplements thereto, or to any federal statute enacted before the effective date of this article pertaining to any federal reclamation project within the state of Arizona constructed and using water of the main stream of the Colorado river before the effective date of this article.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 45-1718
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-1718 cover?
Section 45-1718 ("Water rights") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 45-1718?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 45-1718 apply to my situation?
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