Wat. Code, § 12617 · Article 5. Investigation of Water Development Projects
Wat. Code, § 12617
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The department, upon its own initiative, or when requested in writing by a county, city, state agency or public district, may investigate, conduct surveys and studies, prepare plans and estimates, and render reports concerning control, conservation, protection, and utilization of water resources, including recommendations for plans and projects. The department may at any time in its discretion enlarge or restrict the scope of any investigation, survey or study as it may determine the public interest requires.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.
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