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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 23Art. 2§ 14920 Effective Date Provision

§ 14920 Effective Date Provision

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§ 14920 Effective Date Provision

Key Takeaways

  • •This law started working on July 1, 1993.
  • •It was added to the books in 1992, but didn't start until later.
  • •It's part of a bigger group of laws starting at Section 14900.

Example

Imagine a new rule at school that says you can't run in the hallways.

The rule was written down in June, but the principal says it starts in September when school begins. This law is like that—it was written in 1992 but didn't start until July 1993.

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

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§ 14920 Effective Date Provision

This chapter shall become operative on July 1, 1993. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Note: This section prescribes a delayed operative date (July 1, 1993) for Chapter 23, commencing with Section 14900.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

operativeJuly 1, 1993Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1Chapter 23Section 14900

Related Statutes

  • § 14900 San Joaquin Valley Drainage
  • § 14903 San Joaquin Drainage Relief
  • § 14904 San Joaquin Drainage Fund
  • § 14905 Land And Water Retirement Agreements
  • § 14906 Habitat And Land Management

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 14920.
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