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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements

§ 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements

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§ 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements

This law says if you want to take water from a river or lake for your own use, you have to fill out a form with lots of details about your plan. You also have to show that your plan won't hurt fish or animals and that there's enough water for everyone.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a permit to take water from a river or lake.
  • •You have to say exactly where and how you'll use the water.
  • •You must show your plan won't hurt fish or wildlife.
  • •You have to prove there's enough water for your plan and others.

Example

A farmer wants to take water from a nearby river to water their crops.

The farmer has to fill out a form saying where they'll take the water, how much they'll use, and how they'll protect fish in the river. They also have to show there's enough water left for others.

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

Official Source
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§ 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements

An application for a permit to appropriate water shall set forth all of the following: (a) The name and post office address of the applicant. (b) The source of water supply. (c) The nature and amount of the proposed use. (d) The location and description of the proposed headworks, ditch canal, and other works. (e) The proposed place of diversion. (f) The place where it is intended to use the water. (g) The time within which it is proposed to begin construction. (h) The time required for completion of the construction. (i) The time for the complete application of the water to the proposed use. (j) All data and information reasonably available to applicant or that can be obtained from the Department of Fish and Wildlife concerning the extent, if any, to which fish and wildlife would be affected by the appropriation, and a statement of any measures proposed to be taken for the protection of fish and wildlife in connection with the appropriation. (k) Sufficient information to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that unappropriated water is available for the proposed appropriation. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 683, Sec. 52. (SB 798) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

applicationconstructionappropriationinformationevidenceavailabilitylocationdescription

Related Statutes

  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform
  • § 12656.6 Emergency Flood Repair Assurances
  • § 1433.2 Temporary Permit Application Fees
  • § 1443.2 Change Order Petition Requirements
  • § 10015 Cimis Water Conservation Benefits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1260.
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