Sec. 247. Compliance with other laws
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After a conveyance of title under this chapter, the qualifying entity to which the property is conveyed shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) in the operation of the conveyed property. Nothing in this chapter shall affect or interfere with— the laws of any State relating to the control, appropriation, use, or distribution of water used in irrigation or for any other purpose; any vested right acquired under State law; or any interstate compact, decree, or negotiated water rights agreement. In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall proceed in conformity with the State laws and rights acquired under State law described in paragraph (1).