| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 697Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 21, 2025 An act to amend Sections 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555, and 2600 of, and to add Section 2556 to, the Water Code, relating to water.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 697, as introduced, Laird. Determination of water rights: stream system.Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to hold proceedings to determine all rights to water of a stream system whether based upon appropriation, riparian right, or other basis of right. Existing law provides various requirements for the board when determining adjudication of water rights, including, among other things, performing a detailed field investigation of a stream system, as defined, issuing an order of determination, providing notice and a hearing process, and filing a final order.This bill would revise the above-described provisions regarding the boards statutory adjudication of water rights during an investigation of a stream system to, among other things, require representatives of the board to investigate in detail the use of water with the authority, but no requirement, to conduct a field investigation, authorize the board to issue information orders that require claimants to submit monthly reports of water use from the stream system through a form provided by the board, and require claimants to respond to that order within 45 days of the date of issuance by the board.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 2551 of the Water Code is amended to read:2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim.SEC. 2. Section 2552 of the Water Code is amended to read:2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending.SEC. 3. Section 2553 of the Water Code is amended to read:2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim.SEC. 4. Section 2554 of the Water Code is amended to read:2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation.SEC. 5. Section 2555 of the Water Code is amended to read:2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent.SEC. 6. Section 2556 is added to the Water Code, immediately following Section 2555, to read:2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision.SEC. 7. Section 2600 of the Water Code is amended to read:2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 697Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 21, 2025 An act to amend Sections 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555, and 2600 of, and to add Section 2556 to, the Water Code, relating to water.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 697, as introduced, Laird. Determination of water rights: stream system.Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to hold proceedings to determine all rights to water of a stream system whether based upon appropriation, riparian right, or other basis of right. Existing law provides various requirements for the board when determining adjudication of water rights, including, among other things, performing a detailed field investigation of a stream system, as defined, issuing an order of determination, providing notice and a hearing process, and filing a final order.This bill would revise the above-described provisions regarding the boards statutory adjudication of water rights during an investigation of a stream system to, among other things, require representatives of the board to investigate in detail the use of water with the authority, but no requirement, to conduct a field investigation, authorize the board to issue information orders that require claimants to submit monthly reports of water use from the stream system through a form provided by the board, and require claimants to respond to that order within 45 days of the date of issuance by the board.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 697 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 21, 2025 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Senator Laird |
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| 20 | 20 | | An act to amend Sections 2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555, and 2600 of, and to add Section 2556 to, the Water Code, relating to water. |
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| 22 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 26 | 26 | | SB 697, as introduced, Laird. Determination of water rights: stream system. |
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| 28 | 28 | | Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to hold proceedings to determine all rights to water of a stream system whether based upon appropriation, riparian right, or other basis of right. Existing law provides various requirements for the board when determining adjudication of water rights, including, among other things, performing a detailed field investigation of a stream system, as defined, issuing an order of determination, providing notice and a hearing process, and filing a final order.This bill would revise the above-described provisions regarding the boards statutory adjudication of water rights during an investigation of a stream system to, among other things, require representatives of the board to investigate in detail the use of water with the authority, but no requirement, to conduct a field investigation, authorize the board to issue information orders that require claimants to submit monthly reports of water use from the stream system through a form provided by the board, and require claimants to respond to that order within 45 days of the date of issuance by the board. |
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| 30 | 30 | | Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to hold proceedings to determine all rights to water of a stream system whether based upon appropriation, riparian right, or other basis of right. Existing law provides various requirements for the board when determining adjudication of water rights, including, among other things, performing a detailed field investigation of a stream system, as defined, issuing an order of determination, providing notice and a hearing process, and filing a final order. |
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| 32 | 32 | | This bill would revise the above-described provisions regarding the boards statutory adjudication of water rights during an investigation of a stream system to, among other things, require representatives of the board to investigate in detail the use of water with the authority, but no requirement, to conduct a field investigation, authorize the board to issue information orders that require claimants to submit monthly reports of water use from the stream system through a form provided by the board, and require claimants to respond to that order within 45 days of the date of issuance by the board. |
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| 34 | 34 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 38 | 38 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 2551 of the Water Code is amended to read:2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim.SEC. 2. Section 2552 of the Water Code is amended to read:2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending.SEC. 3. Section 2553 of the Water Code is amended to read:2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim.SEC. 4. Section 2554 of the Water Code is amended to read:2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation.SEC. 5. Section 2555 of the Water Code is amended to read:2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent.SEC. 6. Section 2556 is added to the Water Code, immediately following Section 2555, to read:2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision.SEC. 7. Section 2600 of the Water Code is amended to read:2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 40 | 40 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 42 | 42 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 44 | 44 | | SECTION 1. Section 2551 of the Water Code is amended to read:2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim. |
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| 46 | 46 | | SECTION 1. Section 2551 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 50 | 50 | | 2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim. |
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| 52 | 52 | | 2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim. |
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| 54 | 54 | | 2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It(b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim. |
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| 58 | 58 | | 2551. (a) During the investigation of the stream system, the representatives of the board shall, after 30 days notice in writing to each person who has given notice of intent to file proof of claim, conduct a detailed field investigation of such persons shall investigate in detail the use of water, water by each person who has given notice of intent to file a proof of claim, and shall determine the acreage under irrigation or otherwise define the place of use and purpose of use, determine the location and capacity of such the persons diversion works and conduits conveying water from the stream system, and the amount of water diverted and reasonably required to satisfy the uses being made. It |
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| 60 | 60 | | (b) Representatives of the board may conduct a field investigation after giving 30 days notice in writing to the person subject to the investigation. It shall be the duty of each claimant to be present at some time during the detailed field investigation either in person or by an agent who is authorized to sign the proof of claim. |
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| 62 | 62 | | SEC. 2. Section 2552 of the Water Code is amended to read:2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending. |
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| 64 | 64 | | SEC. 2. Section 2552 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 68 | 68 | | 2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending. |
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| 70 | 70 | | 2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending. |
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| 72 | 72 | | 2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending. |
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| 76 | 76 | | 2552. Each claimant shall have available at the detailed field investigation provide to the representatives of the board all pertinent information on the extent and nature of the claimants water use and basis of water right, so as to expedite the investigation and facilitate the completion of the proof of claim. Claimants shall respond to an order to submit the information within 45 days of the date of the information order. An information order issued pursuant to this section may include a requirement that claimants update the information annually while an adjudication is pending. |
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| 78 | 78 | | SEC. 3. Section 2553 of the Water Code is amended to read:2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim. |
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| 80 | 80 | | SEC. 3. Section 2553 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 84 | 84 | | 2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim. |
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| 86 | 86 | | 2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim. |
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| 88 | 88 | | 2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim. |
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| 92 | 92 | | 2553. Immediately upon conclusion of the detailed field investigation, investigation of water use, the claimant or the claimants representative shall be provided, by registered mail, a blank form of proof of claim and a copy of the factual determinations of the representatives of the board for use in preparing the proof of claim. |
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| 94 | 94 | | SEC. 4. Section 2554 of the Water Code is amended to read:2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation. |
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| 96 | 96 | | SEC. 4. Section 2554 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 100 | 100 | | 2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation. |
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| 102 | 102 | | 2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation. |
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| 104 | 104 | | 2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation. |
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| 108 | 108 | | 2554. During the investigation of the stream system, the board shall also conduct detailed field investigations of investigate in detail the projects of all water users known to the board who have not filed a notice of intent to file proof of claim. Such The investigations shall be may include a field investigation in accordance with Section 2551, except that the water users need not be notified in advance of the investigation. investigation and, if not notified, are not required to be present during the field investigation. |
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| 110 | 110 | | SEC. 5. Section 2555 of the Water Code is amended to read:2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent. |
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| 112 | 112 | | SEC. 5. Section 2555 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 116 | 116 | | 2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent. |
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| 118 | 118 | | 2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent. |
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| 120 | 120 | | 2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent. |
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| 124 | 124 | | 2555. Water users not present during conduct of the detailed field investigation and those not filing who do not file notice of intent shall, insofar as they are known, be supplied a copy of the factual determinations of the representative of the board and a blank form of proof of claim and shall be allowed to file proof of claim after completion of the detailed investigation of their project by the representatives of the board on the same basis as persons who were present and who filed timely notices of intent. |
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| 126 | 126 | | SEC. 6. Section 2556 is added to the Water Code, immediately following Section 2555, to read:2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision. |
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| 128 | 128 | | SEC. 6. Section 2556 is added to the Water Code, immediately following Section 2555, to read: |
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| 132 | 132 | | 2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision. |
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| 134 | 134 | | 2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision. |
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| 136 | 136 | | 2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports.(b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision. |
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| 140 | 140 | | 2556. (a) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may issue an information order to any person or entity that diverts or uses water or claims a water right to prepare and submit to the board any technical or monitoring program reports related to that diversion or use, or to submit any report of the basis for that claimed water right, as the board may specify. The burden of preparing the report shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report. If the preparation of individual reports would result in a duplication of effort, the board may order any person or entity subject to this subdivision to pay a reasonable share of the cost of preparing reports. |
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| 142 | 142 | | (b) In conducting an investigation pursuant to this chapter, the board may inspect property or facilities where water is claimed to be used, diverted, or conveyed. The board is authorized to obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedure set forth in Title 13 (commencing with Section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure for purposes of an inspection pursuant to this subdivision. |
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| 144 | 144 | | SEC. 7. Section 2600 of the Water Code is amended to read:2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 146 | 146 | | SEC. 7. Section 2600 of the Water Code is amended to read: |
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| 148 | 148 | | ### SEC. 7. |
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| 150 | 150 | | 2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 152 | 152 | | 2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 154 | 154 | | 2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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| 158 | 158 | | 2600. After all field investigations of water use have been completed and the time for filing proofs of claims has expired, the board shall prepare a report describing the water supply and abstracting the claim of water right of each claimant. |
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