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Section
44-8-1

Ownership of Running Water; Right to Divert or Adulterate Water

Section
44-8-2

Nonnavigable Streams - Rights of Adjoining Owners; Principles When Stream Is Boundary; Accretions

Section
44-8-3

Nonnavigable Streams - Exclusive Possession by Owner; Interference by Legislature With Lawful Use of Stream

Section
44-8-4

Nonnavigable Streams - Construction of Dams, Canals, and Appurtent Works; Liability for Resultant Damages

Section
44-8-5

Rights of Adjoining Landowners in Navigable Streams

Section
44-8-6

Nonnavigable Tidewaters; Title; Rights of Adjoining Landowners; Principles When Tidewaters Are Boundaries; Accretions

Section
44-8-7

Rights of Owners of Land Adjacent to or Covered by Navigable Tidewaters

Section
44-8-8

Exclusive Appropriation of Tidewaters

Section
44-8-9

Construction of Levees and Ditches; Diversion of Watercourses

Section
44-8-10

Construction or Establishment of Private Bridge or Ferry; Grant of Franchise to Construct or Operate Public Bridge or Ferry; Compensation to Landowner for Interference With Possession; When Franchise Exclusive Generally; Exclusive Franchises Pertaining to Streets or Sidewalks