Cal. WAT § 6110
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 6110, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The department shall immediately employ any remedial means necessary to protect life and property if either:
(a) The condition of any dam or reservoir is so dangerous to the safety of life or property as not to permit of time for the issuance and enforcement of an order relative to maintenance or operation.
(b) Passing or imminent floods threaten the safety of any dam or reservoir.
(a) The condition of any dam or reservoir is so dangerous to the safety of life or property as not to permit of time for the issuance and enforcement of an order relative to maintenance or operation.
(b) Passing or imminent floods threaten the safety of any dam or reservoir.
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