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Cal. WAT § 2019

This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 2019, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.

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Official statutory text

The report filed by the board is prima facie evidence of the physical facts therein found; but the court shall hear such evidence as may be offered by any party to rebut the report or the prima facie evidence.

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