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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2.2Ch. 6§ 10549 Water Rights Limitations

§ 10549 Water Rights Limitations

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§ 10549 Water Rights Limitations

This law says that a regional water management group cannot decide who owns water rights.

Key Takeaways

  • •Regional water groups cannot decide water rights.
  • •Only other laws or courts can determine who owns water rights.

Example

A farmer and a factory both use water from the same river.

The regional water group cannot say who has the right to use the water.

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

Official Source
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§ 10549 Water Rights Limitations

This part does not authorize a regional water management group to define, or otherwise determine, the water rights of any person. (Added by Stats. 2008, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 5. Effective March 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

regional water management groupwater rights

Related Statutes

  • § 11575 State Water Project Authority
  • § 10548 Local Agency Powers Preserved
  • § 10550 Water Quality Funding Limits
  • § 10608.52 Water Use Reporting Form
  • § 10727 Groundwater Sustainability Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10549.
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