Cal. WAT § 138
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 138, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The director may authorize the refund of moneys received or collected by the department in payment of fees, licenses, permits, tolls, or for rentals, property or services, wherein the license, permit, rental, property or service cannot lawfully be issued, furnished, or transferred to the person making the payment, or in cases where the payment in whole or in part represents overpayment or payment in duplicate.
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