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CRS 37-92-103(3) and (4) <br />(3)Appropriation is the application of a specified <br />portion of the waters of the state to a <br />beneficial use pursuant to the procedures <br />prescribed by law. <br />(4)Beneficial use is the use of that amount of <br />water that is reasonable and appropriate <br />under reasonably efficient practices to <br />accomplish without waste the purpose for <br />which the appropriation is lawfully made. <br />