Title WAT, California Water Code

Before adopting such a plan the board shall pass a resolution of intention stating the following: (a) The intention of the board to adopt a plan for distribution and use within the district of water available to the district under existing contract or contracts with the Kern Coun…

Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy of the resolution of intention provided for in Section 35544 in a newspaper of general circulation, published in Kern County, California, pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, the first publication to be at leas…

At any time, not later than the hour set for hearing on such resolution of intention, any holder of title to land to which delivery of water would be curtailed under the proposed plan may make written protest. Such protest shall be in writing, shall contain a description of the p…

At the time set for hearing protests, the board shall hear and pass upon all protests made as provided for in Section 35546, and its decision shall be final and conclusive. The board may adjourn the hearing from time to time, and any written protest may be withdrawn by the holder…

If a written protest is made pursuant to Section 35546 against the proposed plan and the board finds that the protest represents more than one-half of the assessed value of the lands to which delivery of water would be curtailed under the proposed plan, and such protests are not …

If a written protest is made pursuant to Section 35546 against the proposed plan and the board finds that the protest represents less than one-half but more than 10 percent of the assessed value of the lands to which delivery of water would be curtailed under the proposed plan, a…

If no written protest is made pursuant to Section 35546 against the proposed plan or if a written protest is made pursuant to Section 35546 and the board finds that the protest represents less than 10 percent of the assessed value of the lands to which delivery of water would be …

The last equalized assessment book of the district shall be used as a basis for determining the assessed value of lands to which delivery of water would be curtailed under the proposed plan, excepting, however, if no assessment for the district shall have been made and levied for…

If a majority of the votes cast at an election held pursuant to the provisions of Section 35549 is in favor of the proposed plan, the board shall, within 30 days after canvass of the results of such election, by resolution reciting the fact of such election, the total number of v…

In the event the plan is approved, either according to the provisions of Section 35550 or Section 35552, a certified copy of the board’s resolution approving the plan shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Kern following which recording such plan …

An alternative to, and in addition to, other methods contained in this division regarding the apportionment of water, the district may enter into long-term water service contracts with the holders of title to land for the apportionment of all or any part of its water supply. Long…