California · Water Code

WAT §71643: The finding made by the board pursuant to Section 71642 shall be received in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding in which it may be offered, and shall be proof and evidence of the fact or mat

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This statute establishes that board findings and certified district resolutions are admissible as evidence in civil or criminal proceedings and constitute proof until contradicted by other evidence.

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The finding made by the board pursuant to Section 71642 shall be received in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding in which it may be offered, and shall be proof and evidence of the fact or matter found until rebutted or overcome by other sufficient evidence received in such proceeding. A copy of any resolution or ordinance setting forth such finding shall, when certified by the secretary of the district, be evidence that the finding was made by the district as shown by the resolution or ordinance and certification.

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