Cal. Const., art. X, § 5 · Article X. WATER
Cal. Const., art. X, § 5
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The use of all water now appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for sale, rental, or distribution, is hereby declared to be a public use, and subject to the regulation and control of the State, in the manner to be prescribed by law.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
Sec. 5 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
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