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Alaska · Through Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)

AS 46.15.060: Existing rights.

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  1. Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation.
  2. Chapter 15. Water Use Act.
  3. Article 2. Appropriation and Use of Water.

A water right acquired by law before July 1, 1966 or a beneficial use of water on July 1, 1966, or made within five years before July 1, 1966, or made in conjunction with works under construction on July 1, 1966, under a lawful common law or customary appropriation or use, is a lawful appropriation under this chapter. The appropriation is subject to applicable provisions of this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter.

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