2007 California Water Code Article 1. Procedure Of Distribution

CA Codes (wat:4150-4153)

4150.  The department may make such reasonable regulations to secure
distribution of water in accordance with determined rights as may be
needed.


4151.  The watermaster shall divide the water of the streams or
other sources of supply among the several conduits and reservoirs
taking water therefrom and so adjust or close the headgates of
conduits and regulate the controlling works of reservoirs as may be
necessary to insure a distribution of the water among the water users
entitled to its use, according to the rights of the users.



4152.  Whenever in pursuance of his duties the watermaster regulates
a headgate to a conduit or the controlling works of a reservoir, he
may attach to the headgate or controlling works a written notice
properly dated and signed setting forth the fact that the headgate or
controlling works have been properly regulated and are wholly under
his control.



4153.  The notice is legal notice to all persons interested in the
diversion and distribution of the water of the conduit or reservoir.