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Cal. WAT § 6382

This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 6382, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.

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If, upon inspection or upon completion to the satisfaction of the department of all work that may be ordered, the department finds that the dam is safe to the full extent for which use is or will be made, a certificate of approval shall be issued.

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