California · Water Code

WAT §7040: The flow of water in any natural stream to the intake of any canal diverting water from the stream for any public use, or the use of any farming neighborhood may be maintained by the person in charge

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A person in charge may maintain water flow in a natural stream to a canal intake that diverts water for public use or farming community purposes.

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The flow of water in any natural stream to the intake of any canal diverting water from the stream for any public use, or the use of any farming neighborhood may be maintained by the person in charge of the use.

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