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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7Art. 7§ 13552 Water Rights Amendment Clarification

§ 13552 Water Rights Amendment Clarification

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§ 13552 Water Rights Amendment Clarification

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that changes made in 1991 to other water laws don’t affect old rules or rights from before 1992.
  • •If something was allowed or not allowed before 1992, this change doesn’t mess with that.
  • •It’s like saying, 'New rules start now, but old rules still count for old stuff.'

Example

A farmer was using water a certain way before 1992, and it was legal then.

Even if the new 1991 changes say something different, the farmer can keep doing what they were doing because this law says old rules still apply to old situations.

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

Official Source
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§ 13552 Water Rights Amendment Clarification

The amendments to Sections 13550 and 13551 of the Water Code made during the first year of the 1991–92 Regular Session are not intended to alter any rights, remedies, or obligations which may exist prior to January 1, 1992, pursuant to, but not limited to, those sections or Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 1501) of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 553, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

amendmentsSections 13550 and 13551Water Coderights, remedies, or obligationsJanuary 1, 1992Chapter 8.5Public Utilities Code

Related Statutes

  • § 13550 Recycled Water Use Requirements
  • § 13551 Recycled Water Use Requirement
  • § 13552.2 Residential Water Use Restrictions
  • § 13552.4 Recycled Water For Landscaping
  • § 13552.5 Recycled Water Irrigation Permit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13552.
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