43 U.S.C. § 620c-1 : US Code - Section 620C-1: Laws governing priority of appropriation

Search 43 U.S.C. § 620c-1 : US Code - Section 620C-1: Laws governing priority of appropriation

In the diversion and storage of water for any project or any
parts thereof constructed under the authority of the Colorado River
Basin Project Act [43 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.] or the Colorado River
Storage Project Act [43 U.S.C. 620 et seq.] within and for the
benefit of the State of Colorado only, the Secretary is directed to
comply with the constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado
relating to priority of appropriation; with State and Federal court
decrees entered pursuant thereto; and with operating principles, if
any, adopted by the Secretary and approved by the State of
Colorado.