California Statutes

§ 1240. — 1240. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

California § 1240.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WATWater Code - WAT
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. WATER
Part 2.PART 2. APPROPRIATION OF WATER
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Beneficial Use

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The appropriation must be for some useful or beneficial purpose, and when the appropriator or his successor in interest ceases to use it for such a purpose the right ceases.

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United States v. State of California
403 F. Supp. 874 (E.D. California, 1975)
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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.

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