Title 41 · WY

41-3-938. Use of water well so tagged or locked is prima facie

Citation: Wyo. Stat. § 41-3-938

Section: 41-3-938

41-3-938. Use of water well so tagged or locked is prima facie evidence of such interference.

41-3-936. Priority of appropriation.

The priority of appropriation of underground water obtained prior to April 1, 1947, shall date from time of completion of the well. The priority of appropriation of underground water obtained subsequent to April 1, 1947, and prior to March 1, 1958, shall date from the filing of registration in the state engineer's office. The priority of appropriation of underground water obtained on or subsequent to March 1, 1958, shall date from the filing of the application for permit in the state engineer's office. Priority of appropriation of underground water for stock or domestic purposes, as defined in W.S.