DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 20500-29978›PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES 22075-22982›CHAPTER 2. Powers 22225-22338›ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution 22250-22264

§ 22263

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

Nothing contained in this division authorizes any person to divert the water of any stream or conduit from its channel to the detriment of any person having any interest in the stream, conduit, or the water therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid.

(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

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