California · Water Code
WAT §6455: Every owner of a dam or reservoir that falls within the definition of a dam or reservoir in this part by virtue of the amendment of Section 6002 or the addition of Section 6004.
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Every owner of a dam or reservoir that falls within the definition of a dam or reservoir in this part by virtue of the amendment of Section 6002 or the addition of Section 6004.5 at the 1965 Regular Session of the Legislature and that was completed prior to September 17, 1965, shall immediately file an application with the department for the approval of such dam or reservoir; provided that this Chapter 10 shall not apply to any reservoir which contains the water impounded by a dam for which a certificate of approval is in effect on September 17, 1965.
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