California § 1226.1. 1226.1. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 667, Sec. 4.)

California Statutes

§ 1226.1. — 1226.1. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 667, Sec. 4.)

California § 1226.1.

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Code WATWater Code - WAT

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. WATER

Part 2.PART 2. APPROPRIATION OF WATER

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

Art. 2.5.ARTICLE 2.5. Stockponds

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Cal. Water Code - WAT Code § 1226.1. (2026).

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The owner of any dam or other water impoundment structure constructed prior to January 1, 1969, the capacity of which is not in excess of 10 acre-feet on January 1, 1975, and concerning which water rights litigation between private parties was not a matter of record prior to January 1, 1974, is declared to have a valid water right for the use of the water for purposes as specified in Section 1226, if that person files a claim of water right with the board not later than December 31, 1997.  All permits or licenses issued by the board prior to the effective date of this article shall have priority over any water right claimed pursuant to this article.

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The owner of any dam or other water impoundment structure constructed prior to January 1, 1969, the capacity of which is not in excess of 10 acre-feet on January 1, 1975, and concerning which water rights litigation between private parties was not a matter of record prior to January 1, 1974, is declared to have a valid water right for the use of the water for purposes as specified in Section 1226, if that person files a claim of water right with the board not later than December 31, 1997. All permits or licenses issued by the board prior to the effective date of this article shall have priority over any water right claimed pursuant to this article.