Wyoming § 36-7-501 - When water rights attach to land.
Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 36-7-501 — When water rights attach to land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-7-501. When water rights attach to land.
The water rights to all lands acquired under the provisions of this act shall attach to and become appurtenant to the land as soon as title passes from the United States to the state.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 36-7-501 cover?
Section 36-7-501 ("When water rights attach to land.") 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.
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