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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 9Art. 3§ 7049 Water Well Construction Exemptions

§ 7049 Water Well Construction Exemptions

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§ 7049 Water Well Construction Exemptions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law does not apply to farming, raising animals, or fixing irrigation ditches in rural areas.
  • •It also does not apply to work done to prevent fires in rural areas, unless done by someone with a special license.
  • •This law does apply to any work related to water wells, like drilling, digging, or fixing them.

Example

A farmer digs a ditch to water his crops.

This law does not apply to the farmer because he is working on his farm and fixing irrigation for his crops.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 7049 Water Well Construction Exemptions

This chapter does not apply to any construction or operation incidental to the construction and repair of irrigation and drainage ditches of regularly constituted irrigation districts, reclamation districts, or to farming, dairying, agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, or stock or poultry raising, or clearing or other work upon the land in rural districts for fire prevention purposes, except when performed by a licensee under this chapter. The provisions of this chapter do apply to the business of drilling digging, boring, or otherwise constructing, deepening, repairing, reperforating, or abandoning water wells. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1691.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

firestocklicenseirrigationpreventionconstructionoperationreclamation

Related Statutes

  • § 7040 Government Entity Exemptions
  • § 4060 Controlled Substance Possession Limits
  • § 7027.5 Landscape Contractor Prime Contracts
  • § 7043 Petroleum And Gas Exemptions
  • § 7044.2 Surety Insurer Construction Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7049.
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