California · Water Code
WAT §12881.4: In the administration of this chapter, the department and the commission shall give preference to projects involving the development of new basic water supplies.
What this law says, in plain English
The department and commission must prioritize projects that develop new basic water supplies when administering this chapter.
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In the administration of this chapter, the department and the commission shall give preference to projects involving the development of new basic water supplies. The department and the commission may also give preference to projects involving the repair, alteration, or replacement of dam and reservoir facilities which are subject to storage restrictions for dam safety purposes pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 6000) of Division 3.
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