DIVISION 2. WATER 1000-5976›PART 2. APPROPRIATION OF WATER 1200-1851›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 1200-1248›ARTICLE 2. Exclusive Method of Appropriation 1225-1225

§ 1225

California Water Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Except as provided in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 1226) of this chapter, no right to appropriate or use water subject to appropriation shall be initiated or acquired except upon compliance with the provisions of this division.

(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 140.)

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