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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2.11Ch. 1§ 10922 Groundwater Department Authority Limits

§ 10922 Groundwater Department Authority Limits

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§ 10922 Groundwater Department Authority Limits

This law says the department can't do more with groundwater than what's already written in this part.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department can't do extra things with groundwater unless the law says so.
  • •This part doesn't give the department new powers.
  • •If it's not written here, they can't do it.

Example

If the department wants to make new rules about how people use groundwater for farming.

They can't do it unless this part of the law says they can.

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

Official Source
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§ 10922 Groundwater Department Authority Limits

This part does not expand or otherwise affect the powers or duties of the department relating to groundwater beyond those expressly granted by this part. (Added by Stats. 2009, 7th Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 1. (SB 6 7x) Effective February 3, 2010.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

powers or dutiesgroundwaterexpressly granted

Related Statutes

  • § 10750 Groundwater Resource Management
  • § 10750.7 Groundwater Management Agreements
  • § 1220 Groundwater Export Restrictions
  • § 1221 Groundwater Regulation Limitation
  • § 100 Water Use And Conservation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10922.
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