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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2.2Ch. 5§ 10544 Regional Project Preference Criteria

§ 10544 Regional Project Preference Criteria

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§ 10544 Regional Project Preference Criteria

This law says that when the state picks water projects to fund, they should prefer projects that help whole regions instead of just one small area.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state must prefer water projects that help whole regions.
  • •This rule applies to projects funded after January 1, 2009.
  • •It covers projects from different state departments and funding programs.

Example

Two towns need money for water projects. One town wants a small pipe fixed, but the other town's project will help five nearby towns too.

The state will likely pick the second project because it helps more people in the area.

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

Official Source
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§ 10544 Regional Project Preference Criteria

When selecting projects and programs pursuant to Division 24 (commencing with Section 78500), Division 26 (commencing with Section 79000), Division 26.5 (commencing with Section 79500), or pursuant to any grant funding authorized on or after January 1, 2009, for water management activities, the department, the board, the State Department of Public Health, and the California Bay-Delta Authority or its successor, as appropriate, shall include in any set of criteria used to select projects and programs for funding, a criterion that provides a preference for regional projects or programs. (Added by Stats. 2008, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 5. Effective March 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

water management activitiesregional projects or programsDivision 24Division 26Division 26.5

Related Statutes

  • § 10544.5 Contaminated Area Grant Requirements
  • § 10545 Contaminant Projects Priority
  • § 10546 Regional Water Plan Funding
  • § 10547 Water Management Guidelines Implementation
  • § 10608.50 Regional Water Management Incentives

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10544.
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