California · Water Code

WAT §10736.4: The extraction or use of water extracted in violation of an interim plan under this part shall not be relied upon as a basis for establishing the extraction or use of water to support a claim in an ac

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Water extracted or used in violation of an interim plan cannot be used to establish a legal basis for claiming water extraction or use rights.

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The extraction or use of water extracted in violation of an interim plan under this part shall not be relied upon as a basis for establishing the extraction or use of water to support a claim in an action or proceeding for determination of water rights.

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