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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 4§ 2575 Water Rights Claim Requirements

§ 2575 Water Rights Claim Requirements

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§ 2575 Water Rights Claim Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You must fill out a special form to make a claim about water rights.
  • •The form needs your name, address, and details about how you use the water.
  • •You have to describe things like what you grow with the water, how much you use, and when you use it.
  • •The form might ask for extra info to prove you’re following the rules.

Example

A farmer wants to claim the right to use river water for their crops.

The farmer must fill out a form with their name, address, and details like what crops they grow, how much water they use, and when they water their fields. If they don’t fill it out right, their claim might not count.

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

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§ 2575 Water Rights Claim Requirements

The proof of claim shall be filed with the board on the form provided by the board and shall include all of the following: (a) The name and post office address of the claimant. (b) The nature of the right on which the claim is based, the date upon which it was initiated, and the purpose of use. (c) A description of any works of diversion or distribution and the date such works were constructed. (d) The character of the soil and the location, area, and kind of crops irrigated, if any; the season of use; and the amount of water required and diverted. (e) The number of people served water, if any. (f) Such other facts as the board requires to show the extent and nature of the right and compliance with the law in acquiring it. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 545.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

proof of claimboardnature of the rightworks of diversion or distributioncompliance with the law

Related Statutes

  • § 2526 Water Rights Claim Notice
  • § 2528 Water Rights Claim Process
  • § 2576 Claimant Perjury Certification
  • § 2577 Claim Submission Deadline
  • § 8656 Excess Land Sale Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 2575.
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