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2011 California Code
Water Code
DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 540]

DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER

100-540

CHAPTER 1. General State Policy

CHAPTER 2. State Administration Generally

120-190

ARTICLE 1. Department of Water Resources

ARTICLE 2. California Water Commission

ARTICLE 3. State Water Resources Control Board

ARTICLE 4. State Representation on Regional Water Resources Commissions

CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department

205-346

ARTICLE 1. Participation in Associations

ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water

ARTICLE 2.5. Acquisition and Disposal of Property

ARTICLE 2.6. Construction Contracts

ARTICLE 3. Proceedings to Prevent Waste or Unreasonable Use

ARTICLE 4. Waste from Artesian Wells

ARTICLE 6. Yuba River Debris Control

ARTICLE 7. Recreation

CHAPTER 2.7. Water Diversion and Use Reports

CHAPTER 3. Water Shortage Emergencies

CHAPTER 3.4. Allocation-Based Conservation Water Pricing

CHAPTER 3.5. Water Conservation Programs

CHAPTER 3.6. Deference to Decisions by Local or Regional Agencies

CHAPTER 3.7. Water Standby and Availability Charges

CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management

400-420

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention

ARTICLE 3. Reporting

CHAPTER 5. Federal Reports on Proposed Flood Control and Reclamation Projects

CHAPTER 6. Water Reuse

460-465

ARTICLE 1. Short Title

ARTICLE 2. Declaration of Policy

ARTICLE 3. Action by the Department of Water Resources

CHAPTER 7. Water Transfer

470-484

ARTICLE 1. Short Title

ARTICLE 2. Declaration of Policy

ARTICLE 3. State Assistance

CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement

500-535

ARTICLE 1. Short Title

ARTICLE 2. Definitions

ARTICLE 3. Declaration of Policy

ARTICLE 3.5. Metered Service

ARTICLE 4. Standards

ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting

ARTICLE 4.5. Irrigated Landscape

CHAPTER 9. Water Districts

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