DIVISION 2. WATER 1000-5976›PART 2. APPROPRIATION OF WATER 1200-1851›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 1200-1248›ARTICLE 4. Beneficial Use 1240-1244

§ 1242.5

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

The board, subject to the provisions of Section 100 and whenever it is in the public interest, may approve appropriation by storage of water to be released for the purpose of protecting or enhancing the quality of other waters which are put to beneficial uses.

(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

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