Cal. WAT § 12878.27
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 12878.27, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The department shall, prior to the first day of April of each year, estimate the cost of the operation and maintenance of each unit during the ensuing fiscal year and during the current fiscal year where no assessment has been levied or collected for the current fiscal year and adjust such estimates as provided in Section 12878.44. The department shall transmit a copy of such estimates to the board as to all units within the jurisdiction of the board.
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