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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application

§ 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application

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§ 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application

This law says that if you're applying for water rights for farming, you must describe the land you want to irrigate and how many acres it covers.

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule is only for farming or agriculture.
  • •You have to describe the land clearly, like giving an address or map details.
  • •You must say how many acres you want to water.

Example

A farmer wants to use river water to grow crops on their land.

The farmer must tell the government exactly which parts of their land they plan to water and how big those parts are.

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

Official Source
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§ 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application

If for agricultural purposes the application shall give the legal subdivisions of the land and the acreage to be irrigated, as near as may be. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

agricultural purposeslegal subdivisionsacreage to be irrigated

Related Statutes

  • § 10813 Agricultural Water Customer Definition
  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform
  • § 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements
  • § 1261 Application Maps And Data
  • § 1263 Power Development Application Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1262.
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