Kansas Statutes Chapter 24. Drainage and Levees § 24-627. Scope of act

None of the provisions of this act shall be construed as repealing or in any wise modifying the provisions of any other act relating to the subject of draining, reclaiming, or protecting swamp, overflowed, or submerged lands. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person or persons to divert the water of any river, creek, stream, canal, or ditch from its channel to the detriment of any person or persons having any interest in such river, creek, stream, canal, or ditch, or the waters therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid therefor, under the laws of this state authorizing the taking of private property for public use.