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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 184 Water Resources Legal Participation

§ 184 Water Resources Legal Participation

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§ 184 Water Resources Legal Participation

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department of Water Resources can join any meeting or court case about water rules.
  • •They can start a court case or join one to check if a water rule is fair or not.
  • •This is about making sure water rules are followed the right way.

Example

A town argues that a new water rule is unfair and takes it to court.

The Department of Water Resources can join the court case to help decide if the rule is fair or not.

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

Official Source
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§ 184 Water Resources Legal Participation

The Department of Water Resources shall have an interest and may appear as a party in any hearing held by the board and may commence or appear in any judicial proceeding brought to inquire into the validity of any action, order, or decision of the board. (Added by renumbering Section 194 by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Water Resourcesboardjudicial proceedingactionorderdecision

Related Statutes

  • § 1270.5 Water Funding Application Transparency
  • § 12745.1 San Diego Project Land Acquisition
  • § 177 Board Member Appointment Terms
  • § 179.6 Board Conference Authority
  • § 179.7 State Federal Cooperation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 184.
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