The department of corrections is given all the rights and powers that an individual or corporation now has under the laws of the state, or of the United States, to acquire the rights-of-way over, upon, and to any lands necessary for it to use or occupy in the construction and maintenance of said ditches, canals, reservoirs, or feeders.
Source: L. 1889: p. 286, § 3. R.S. 08: § 3501. C.L. § 1935. CSA: C. 90, § 352. CRS 53: § 147-17-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 148-17-3. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 954, § 34, effective August 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 37 - Water and Irrigation
Article 88 - State Canals and Reservoirs
§ 37-88-101. Authority to Locate and Construct
§ 37-88-103. Rights and Powers Given
§ 37-88-104. Title Shall Vest in State
§ 37-88-105. Contract for and Lease of Water Rights
§ 37-88-106. Aiding in the Construction
§ 37-88-107. Penalty for Damaging State Reservoirs
§ 37-88-107. Penalty for Damaging State Reservoirs
§ 37-88-108. Control of Boss Lake Reservoir
§ 37-88-109. County Control of Reservoirs
§ 37-88-110. Monument Lake Dam and Reservoir - Transfer of Title - Ownership and Control