48-2902. Taking of waters without compensation
prohibited


This chapter shall not be construed as authority to any district or district
officers to divert the water of a river, creek, stream, canal or reservoir to the injury
or damage of any person or persons having a prior right to such water, prior to such time
as the amount of the injury or damage has been ascertained and paid to the party who is
injured thereby, in proceedings under the laws of the state relative to the taking of
private property for public use.