Cal. WAT § 5105
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 5105, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
Upon failure of any person to file a statement required by this part, the board may, at the expense of such person, investigate and determine in writing the facts required by either Sections 5103 or 5104, provided the board first gives such person written notice of its intention to investigate and determine the facts and 60 days in which to file the statement without penalty.
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