California · Water Code

WAT §4400: The foregoing provisions of this part shall be applicable to this chapter, so far as adaptable thereto or consistent therewith, and whenever rights to water have been ascertained and determined as spe

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This statute applies earlier provisions of the code to this chapter where they are compatible and consistent, particularly regarding established water rights.

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The foregoing provisions of this part shall be applicable to this chapter, so far as adaptable thereto or consistent therewith, and whenever rights to water have been ascertained and determined as specified in Section 4027 the department may elect to proceed under this chapter.

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