California · Water Code
WAT §1253: The board shall allow the appropriation for beneficial purposes of unappropriated water under such terms and conditions as in its judgment will best develop, conserve, and utilize in the public intere
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A board may approve the use of unappropriated water for beneficial purposes under conditions designed to develop, conserve, and utilize water in the public interest.
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