California · Water Code
WAT §1700: Water appropriated under the Water Commission Act or this code for one specific purpose shall not be deemed to be appropriated for any other or different purpose, but the purpose of the use of such wa
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Water appropriated under the Water Commission Act or this code for one specific purpose cannot be used for a different purpose.
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Water appropriated under the Water Commission Act or this code for one specific purpose shall not be deemed to be appropriated for any other or different purpose, but the purpose of the use of such water may be changed as provided in this code.
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