California · Water Code

WAT §7051: If the cuts were made for the purpose of irrigation, and headgates and culverts were installed which competent persons consider sufficient to restrain the water, and if great diligence was used to pre

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This statute addresses water management for irrigation purposes, establishing standards for headgates and culverts designed to control water flow.

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If the cuts were made for the purpose of irrigation, and headgates and culverts were installed which competent persons consider sufficient to restrain the water, and if great diligence was used to prevent damage, these facts may be pleaded and proved in mitigation of damages.

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