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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 1060 Water Board Fee Allocation

§ 1060 Water Board Fee Allocation

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§ 1060 Water Board Fee Allocation

This law says that most money collected by the water boards goes into the state's main account for the boards to use. Some special money is kept separate and can be used or given back as needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •Most fees paid to the water boards go into the state's main account for the boards.
  • •Some special money, like trial expenses or deposits, is kept separate and can be used or given back without following the usual yearly budget rules.
  • •If there's leftover special money, the board must give it back to the person who paid it.

Example

A company pays a fee for a water permit.

That fee money goes into the state's account for the water boards to use for their work.

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

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§ 1060 Water Board Fee Allocation

(a) All fees collected by the State Water Resources Control Board or by a California regional water quality control board, and deposited in the State Treasury, except funds collected under Part 3 (commencing with Section 2000) of this division, funds received for trial distribution expenses in connection with the administration of Section 1051.5, and deposits and payments made pursuant to Section 5007, shall be credited to the appropriation for the support of the board which is current at the time of the deposit of such fees in the State Treasury. (b) Money deposited with or paid to the board pursuant to Section 1051.5 or 5007 and deposited by the board in the State Treasury is available for expenditure by the board in accordance with those sections without regard to fiscal years and irrespective of the provisions of Section 16304 of the Government Code, and any unused balance shall be refunded by the board to the person entitled thereto. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1288.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

State Water Resources Control BoardCalifornia regional water quality control boardSection 1051.5Section 5007Section 16304 of the Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 11271 North Bay Aqueduct Compliance
  • § 175 Water Board Membership Requirements
  • § 189.5 Low-Income Water Rate Assistance
  • § 10015 Cimis Water Conservation Benefits
  • § 10016 Evapotranspiration Data Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1060.
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