California · Water Code

WAT §1735: The board may consider a petition for a long-term transfer of water or water rights involving a change of point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use.

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A water board may review petitions requesting long-term transfers of water or water rights when the transfer involves changes to where water is diverted, where it is used, or what it is used for.

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The board may consider a petition for a long-term transfer of water or water rights involving a change of point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use. A long-term transfer shall be for any period in excess of one year.

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