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CA AB441

CA AB441
Water: underground storage.


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Introduced
02/11/2019
In Committee
04/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 1242 of the Water Code, relating to water.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 1242 of the Water Code to provide that any diversion of water to underground storage constitutes a diversion of water for beneficial use, for which an appropriation may be made, if the diverted water is put to beneficial use, such as protecting water quality or recharging groundwater levels. The bill also specifies that the forfeiture periods for water rights do not include any period when the water is being used in the aquifer or storage area or is being held in underground storage for later application to beneficial use.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 02/03/2020)

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