Title WAT, California Water Code

Money appropriated to the department for reallocation to local organizations shall be reallocated to local organizations upon order of the department after application therefor has been made to it by such local organizations showing the necessity, purpose and use to be made of th…

The department may refuse to make any order for the reallocation of any of the funds if the provisions of this chapter are violated. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 745, Sec. 230.8. Effective October 12, 2001.)

A determination that discharge of waste from existing or new individual disposal systems or from community collection and disposal systems which utilize subsurface disposal should not be permitted shall be supported by substantial evidence in the record that discharge of waste fr…

(a) In making a determination pursuant to Section 13280, except as specified in subdivision (b), the regional board shall consider all relevant evidence related to the discharge, including, but not limited to, those factors set forth in Section 13241, information provided pursuan…

(a) If it appears that adequate protection of water quality, protection of beneficial uses of water, and prevention of nuisance, pollution, and contamination can be attained by appropriate design, location, sizing, spacing, construction, and maintenance of individual disposal sys…

In reviewing any determination that discharge of waste from existing or new individual disposal systems should not be permitted, the state board shall include a preliminary review of possible alternatives necessary to achieve protection of water quality and present and future ben…

The state board may adopt guidelines, regulations, or policies necessary to implement the provisions of this article. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1194.)

(a) A discharge from a storage tank, pipeline, or other container of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), or of any pollutant that contains MTBE, that poses a threat to drinking water, or to groundwater or surface water that may reasonably be used for drinking water, or to coastal…

(a) On and after January 1, 2012, the appropriate regional board shall prohibit the discharge of wastewater into the ground through the use of individual subsurface disposal systems in the Cove area of Cathedral City in Riverside County for the purposes of protecting the health a…

On and after the date determined by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, or January 1, 2013, whichever is earlier, all wastewater discharged by the Orange County Sanitation District into the Pacific Ocean shall be subject to at least secondary treatment requirement…

In all controversies involving any damage to any and all water rights of any land which is heretofore or hereafter tax-sold or tax-deeded to the State, the State disclaims any interest in the controversy and authorizes the district within which the land is situated to make a fina…

The damages claimed in a controversy defined by this article are those occurring prior to the execution of the tax deed to the State. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

The money collected in the settlement pursuant to this article shall be paid into the treasury of the district for district purposes and be apportioned to any funds the board deems advisable. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

The settlement of a controversy defined by this article shall be upon terms satisfactory to the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

The tax title of the State to the land involved remains wholly unimpaired by proceedings had pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

An action to determine the validity of the Quantification Settlement Agreement defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1 of Chapter 617 of the Statutes of 2002, or any action regarding a contract entered into that implements, or is referenced in, that Quantification Settlement Agre…

The department may commence an action or proceeding under this article, either by mandamus or injunction, for the purpose of stopping or preventing violations or threatened violations. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

An action or proceeding under this article may be commenced whenever any owner or any person acting as a director, officer, agent, or employee of any owner, or any contractor or agent or employee of such contractor is: (a) Failing or omitting or about to fail or omit to do anythi…

Any action or proceeding under this article shall be commenced in the superior court in and for the county in which (a) the cause or some part thereof arose, (b) the owner or person complained of has its principal place of business, or (c) the person complained of resides. (Enact…

Any action or proceeding under this article shall be brought by petition in the superior court, alleging the violation or threatened violation complained of, and praying for appropriate relief by way of mandamus or injunction. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

The court shall specify a time, not exceeding 20 days after the service of the copy of the petition, within which the owner or person complained of shall answer the petition, and in the meantime the owner or person may be restrained. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

In case of default in answer or after answer the court shall immediately inquire into the facts and circumstances of the case. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

The court may join such parties as it deems necessary or proper in order to make its judgment, order, or writ effective. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

The final judgment in such action or proceeding shall either dismiss the action or proceeding or direct that the writ of mandamus or injunction issue or be made permanent as prayed for in the petition, or in such modified or other form as will afford appropriate relief. (Enacted …

The board shall appoint an advisory committee representative of the various categories of water use and institutional concern, including each city which is a producer, each water district whose boundaries include lands within the Chino Basin, and representatives of water companie…

The advisory committee shall organize, elect officers, and adopt reasonable rules for conduct of its affairs; provided, that all meetings of the committee shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Governm…

The advisory committee shall review all proposed studies, programs, and expenditures of proceeds of production assessments under this chapter and shall advise and consult with the board in the administration of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 165.)

(a) There is hereby created in the account the South Delta Barriers Subaccount. (b) For the purposes of this article, “subaccount” means the South Delta Barriers Subaccount created by subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the Nove…

The sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) is hereby transferred from the account to the subaccount for the purpose of implementing this article. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

(a) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the money in the subaccount is hereby continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, to the department, to pay the costs incurred by the department that are not attributable to the State Water Project’s or the …

Not more than 3 percent of the total amount deposited in the subaccount may be used to pay the costs incurred in connection with the administration of this article. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

The department and the board, within their respective jurisdictions as provided in this chapter, shall establish general policy and may prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 506.)

(a) An owner of a dam that is regulated by the state is responsible for emergency preparedness with regard to the potential for loss of life and property resulting from the failure of a dam, as defined in Section 6002, or a critical appurtenant structure, as defined in Section 60…

(a) (1) An owner of a state jurisdictional dam, except an owner of a dam classified by the department pursuant to Section 6160 as a low hazard dam, shall submit electronically to the department an inundation map that shows the area that would be subject to flooding under various …

Any regulation promulgated pursuant to this article shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 88. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)

Any assessing district may bring a suit in the court having jurisdiction against any producer for the collection of any delinquent production assessments, interest, or penalties. The court having jurisdiction of the suit may, in addition award interest, costs, and attorney’s fees…

(a) There is hereby created in the account the Delta Recreation Subaccount. (b) For the purposes of this article, “subaccount” means the Delta Recreation Subaccount created by subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, …

The sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) is hereby transferred from the account to the subaccount for the purposes of implementing this article. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the money in the subaccount is hereby continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, to the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide for, and improve, public access to, and to maximize public recreational oppo…

The Department of Parks and Recreation may use funds in the subaccount for grants to local public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the purposes of acquiring fee title, development rights, easements, or other interests in land located in the delta to provide for, or improv…

Any acquisition pursuant to this article shall be from willing sellers. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

The Department of Parks and Recreation may adopt regulations to carry out this article. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

Not more than 3 percent of the total amount deposited in the subaccount may be used to pay the costs incurred in connection with the administration of this article. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

The assessment authority conferred pursuant to this chapter shall not extend beyond fiscal year 1976–77 production, and the power to collect production assessments shall cease and terminate after exhaustion of all remedies of the assessing districts as to such 1976–77 production.…

(a) There is hereby created in the account the CALFED Subaccount. (b) For the purposes of this article, “subaccount” means the CALFED Subaccount created by subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)

The sum of three million dollars ($3,000,000) is hereby transferred from the account to the subaccount for the purposes of Section 78572. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.)