California · Water Code
WAT §1439: The board shall supervise diversion and use of water under the temporary change order for the protection of all other lawful users of water and instream beneficial uses and for compliance with change
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A water board must oversee temporary water changes to protect other legal water users and maintain instream beneficial uses.
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The board shall supervise diversion and use of water under the temporary change order for the protection of all other lawful users of water and instream beneficial uses and for compliance with change order conditions.
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