Constitution · Colorado

Colo. Const. art. XVI, § 7

Constitution
Constitution of Colorado
Text as of
October 2026

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Right-of-way for ditches, flumes. All persons and corporations shall have the right-of-way across public, private and corporate lands for the construction of ditches, canals and flumes for the purpose of conveying water for domestic purposes, for the irrigation of agricultural lands, and for mining and manufacturing purposes, and for drainage, upon payment of just compensation.

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