Wat. Code, § 1226.2 · Article 2.5. Stockponds
Wat. Code, § 1226.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Any person who has a valid water right pursuant to Section 1226.1, who files a claim of water right with the board on or before December 31, 1977, has a water right priority as of the date of the construction of the dam or other water impoundment structure.
(b) Any person who has a valid water right pursuant to Section 1226.1, who files a claim of water right with the board after December 31, 1977, and before January 1, 1998, has a water right priority as of the date of filing.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 667, Sec. 5. Effective September 20, 1996.
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