California · Water Code
WAT §13914: Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter or interfere with any of the following: (a) Existing water rights to water from any source, including any adjudicated rights allocated by a court ju
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter or interfere with any of the following: (a) Existing water rights to water from any source, including any adjudicated rights allocated by a court judgment or order, including any physical solution, rights issued by the state or a state agency, and rights acquired pursuant to any federal or state statute. (b) Existing water rights law. (c) Any rights, remedies, or obligations that may exist pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 1200) or Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 1210) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 2 of this code, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1700) of Part 2 of Division 2 of this code, or Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 1501) of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code.
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