Cal. WAT § 11980
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 11980, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The department shall establish criteria for determining the eligibility of water conservation projects for assistance under this chapter and shall establish criteria for determination of the economic, financial, and engineering feasibility of proposed water conservation projects. The department shall establish guidelines to encourage feasibility studies to determine potential sources of conserved water for purposes of this chapter and to determine parties interested in contracting with potential water purchasers pursuant to this chapter.
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