Constitution of Arizona (2009 publisher edition) — Article XVII: WATER RIGHTS

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Article XVII WATER RIGHTS

1. Riparian water rights

Section 1. The common law doctrine of riparian water rights shall not obtain or be of any force or effect in the state.

2. Recognition of existing rights

Section 2. All existing rights to the use of any of the waters in the state for all useful or beneficial purposes are hereby recognized and confirmed.

Arizona Constitution Article XVIII