Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23 § 946

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 946 - Public Interest and Necessity

In making its determination pursuant to Water Code Section 2525 that the public interest and necessity will be served by a determination of the water rights involved, the board will consider, together with other relevant facts and conditions, the following:

(a) The degree to which the waters of the stream system are fully used.
(b) Existence of uncertainty as to the relative priorities of rights to the use of waters of the stream system.
(c) Unsuitability of less comprehensive measures, such as private litigation or agreements, to achieve certainty of rights to the use of waters of the stream system.
(d) Need for a system-wide decree or watermaster service, or both, to assure fair and efficient allocation of the waters of the stream system.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 946

1. New section filed 1-16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1058, Water Code. Reference: Section 2525, Water Code.

1. New section filed 1-16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10).