Any person, association, or corporation who, without lawful right so to do, causes any diminution of or obstruction or interference with the flow of waters from any such natural springs to the injury of any appropriator of any such waters shall be liable in damages to the injured party to the amount of such injury.
Source: L. 17: p. 542, § 3. C.L. § 1640. CSA: C. 90, § 23. CRS 53: § 147-2-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 148-2-5.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 37 - Water and Irrigation
Article 82 - Appropriation and Use of Water
§ 37-82-101. Waters of Natural Surface Streams Subject to Appropriation
§ 37-82-102. Priority of Right to Spring Water
§ 37-82-103. Appropriation of Natural Springs
§ 37-82-104. Not to Impair Vested Rights