California · Water Code
WAT §2503: As used in this chapter, “minor quantities of water” refers to the diversion or extraction by any person of not to exceed 10 acre-feet of water annually.
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A minor quantity of water is defined as diverting or extracting no more than 10 acre-feet of water per year by any person.
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As used in this chapter, “minor quantities of water” refers to the diversion or extraction by any person of not to exceed 10 acre-feet of water annually.
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