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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 1.7§ 1218 County Water Export Cooperation

§ 1218 County Water Export Cooperation

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§ 1218 County Water Export Cooperation

This law says that if someone wants to take water from one county to use in another place, the county where the water comes from has to help them figure out how much water is available and when they can get it.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to move water from one county to another, the county with the water must help you plan.
  • •They have to tell you how much water is available and when you can get it.
  • •This helps both the person who wants the water and the county to plan better.

Example

A farmer in a dry area wants to buy water from a nearby county to water their crops.

The county where the water is located must work with the farmer to estimate how much water can be bought or used, and when it will be available.

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

Official Source
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§ 1218 County Water Export Cooperation

Upon the request of an applicant for a permit to appropriate water for use outside a protected area, a county of origin shall cooperate with the applicant in estimating the amount of water that may be purchased within the county pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1217 and that may be developed or used within the county impacting the proposed project, including an estimated time schedule. The purpose of this section is to assist the applicant in planning the export project and to assist the counties of origin in their water planning. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1655, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

county of originpermit to appropriate waterexport projectwater planning

Related Statutes

  • § 1206 Stream System Appropriation Limits
  • § 1215 Water Export Restrictions
  • § 1215.5 Protected Area River Systems
  • § 1215.6 Water Users In Protected Areas
  • § 1216 Protected Area Water Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1218.
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