Cal. WAT § 1704.3
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 1704.3, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
Based upon the field investigation and any other information obtained under this chapter, the Division of Water Rights shall issue an order acting on the minor petition for change unless the board in its discretion determines that additional proceedings should be conducted under Section 183. An order of the Division of Water Rights is subject to review as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1120) of Part 1.
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