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This is a historical document presenting the "Water Code of the State of Arizona," as enacted by Chapter 164 of the Laws of 1919 and subsequently amended by Chapter 64 in 1921. It offers a snapshot of early 20th-century water legislation in Arizona, reflecting the state's efforts to manage and regulate its vital water resources. This code provides valuable insight into the legal framework governing water rights, distribution, and usage during a critical period of Arizona's development. Researchers, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of water management in the American Southwest will find this publication a useful resource. It sheds light on the evolving legal landscape surrounding water and its impact on the region's growth and sustainability. Preserving such documents ensures that we can learn from the past as we address contemporary challenges in water resource management. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping t