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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1§ 103 Water Rights Preservation

§ 103 Water Rights Preservation

Water Code·California
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§ 103 Water Rights Preservation

This law says that the rules about who can use water and how are not changing.

Key Takeaways

  • •Water rights stay the same as they were before.
  • •No new rules are being added for using water.
  • •If you had the right to use water before, you still do.

Example

A farmer has been using water from a river for years to grow crops.

This law means the farmer can keep using the water the same way as before.

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

Official Source
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§ 103 Water Rights Preservation

In the enactment of this code the Legislature does not intend thereby to effect any change in the law relating to water rights. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

water rightsLegislatureenactment of this code

Related Statutes

  • § 10004.7 Groundwater Recharge Recommendations
  • § 1005.3 Water Rights Protection During Litigation
  • § 109 Water Rights Transfer Policy
  • § 1226 Livestock Water Rights Clarification
  • § 12584 State Flood Control Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 103.
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