Cal. WAT § 4027
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 4027, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The rights may be ascertained and determined by any or all of the following:
(a) Under procedure provided for in this division;
(b) Under procedure provided by law, other than this division;
(c) By agreement in writing entered into by the respective claimants;
(d) By permits and licenses issued subsequent to any such adjudication or agreement.
(a) Under procedure provided for in this division;
(b) Under procedure provided by law, other than this division;
(c) By agreement in writing entered into by the respective claimants;
(d) By permits and licenses issued subsequent to any such adjudication or agreement.
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