California · Water Code

WAT §10738: The approval of a groundwater sustainability plan by the department shall not be construed to be a determination by or otherwise an opinion of the department that the allocation of groundwater pumping

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Department approval of a groundwater sustainability plan does not constitute a determination or opinion by the department regarding groundwater pumping allocation.

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The approval of a groundwater sustainability plan by the department shall not be construed to be a determination by or otherwise an opinion of the department that the allocation of groundwater pumping rights in the plan are consistent with groundwater rights law.

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