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§ 1243.5. — 1243.5. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

California § 1243.5.
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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In determining the amount of water available for appropriation, the board shall take into account, whenever it is in the public interest, the amounts of water needed to remain in the source for protection of beneficial uses, including any uses specified to be protected in any relevant water quality control plan established pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of this code. This section shall not be construed to affect riparian rights.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.

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§ 1243.
1243. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 683, Sec. 51.)
§ 1243.5.
1243.5. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)
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