California · Water Code
WAT §1081: Each witness who appears by order of the board shall receive for his attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to witnesses in civil cases, which shall be paid by the party at whose request
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Witnesses ordered to appear before the board receive the same fees and mileage as witnesses in civil cases, paid by the party requesting their attendance.
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