Wyoming § 36-7-303 - Application for permit to appropriate water.
Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 36-7-303 — Application for permit to appropriate water., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-7-303. Application for permit to appropriate water.
The person, company of persons, association or incorporated company, making application to the board for the selection of lands by the state, shall have filed with the state engineer an application for a permit to appropriate water for the reclamation of the lands described in the request to the board. This application shall be prepared in conformity with the provisions of W.S. 41-3-613, 41-3-615, 41-4-501 through 41-4-512 and 41-4-517, except that the time for beginning construction, as specified by W.S. 41-4-506 thereof, shall begin within one (1) year from the date the lands, described in the said request to the board, are segregated to the state. The maps showing the proposed irrigation works and the lands to be irrigated shall be prepared in accordance with the regulations of the state engineer's office and the rules of the department of the interior.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming § 36-7-303
What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 36-7-303 cover?
Section 36-7-303 ("Application for permit to appropriate water.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. 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 Wyoming § 36-7-303?
A common citation format is "Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 36-7-303" (Wyoming). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wyoming law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Wyoming official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Wyoming attorney.
How does Wyoming § 36-7-303 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Wyoming can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Wyoming.