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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1255 Public Interest Water Rejection

§ 1255 Public Interest Water Rejection

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§ 1255 Public Interest Water Rejection

This law says the board can say no to a request if they think it's not good for the public.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can say no to requests if they think it's bad for the public.
  • •They decide what's best for everyone, not just one person or company.
  • •This is about protecting things like safety, health, and the environment.

Example

A company wants to build a big factory near a school.

The board can reject the company's request if they think the factory would be bad for the kids and the neighborhood.

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

Official Source
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§ 1255 Public Interest Water Rejection

The board shall reject an application when in its judgment the proposed appropriation would not best conserve the public interest. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

boardrejectapplicationproposed appropriationconserve the public interest

Related Statutes

  • § 1250 Water Permit Applications
  • § 1251 Water Resource Investigations
  • § 1252 Water Permit Application Rules
  • § 22234 District Ditch Maintenance Contracts
  • § 8550 Board Independence And Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1255.
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