Cal. WAT § 113
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 113, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
It is the policy of the state that groundwater resources be managed sustainably for long-term reliability and multiple economic, social, and environmental benefits for current and future beneficial uses. Sustainable groundwater management is best achieved locally through the development, implementation, and updating of plans and programs based on the best available science.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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