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CA Water Code § 37913 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 2 - Elections|Section 37913.

37913.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code), for the purposes of election participation by landowners, the following definitions apply:(a) “Landowner” means any person who holds title to land within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the last assessment roll prepared by the county assessor, or a legal representative of a landowner who holds title to land within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the last assessment roll prepared by the county assessor.(b) “Landowner” does not include individuals, partnerships, corporations, or public agencies holding easements or less than fee interests, including leaseholds of any nature.(c) “Legal representative” means either of the following:(1) A duly appointed and acting guardian, executor, or administrator of the estate of a holder of title to land.(2) One of the following:(A) If the holder of title is a trust, any trustee of the trust may vote on behalf of the trust.(B) If the holder of title is a corporation, the president, vice president, secretary, or other duly designated officer may vote on behalf of the corporation.(C) If the holder of title is a limited liability company, any managing member may vote on behalf of the limited liability company.(D) An officer or partner with managerial responsibilities of a legal entity not listed in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, may vote on behalf of the entity.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37920.

37920.  All powers in this part are subject to review and approval by the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission, upon formation, change of organization, or reorganization under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 5 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37921 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37921.

37921.  The board may adopt ordinances for the purpose of regulating, conserving, managing, and controlling the use and extraction of groundwater within the territory of the district. All ordinances shall be adopted, after noticed public hearings by a majority vote of the board. Notice of the adoption of all ordinances shall be given. The ordinances of the district shall become effective on the 31st day after adoption except that the board may, by the vote of at least seven members of the board, dispense with notice of public hearing and adopt an emergency ordinance that shall become effective immediately upon adoption, if the board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare so requires.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 269, Sec. 42. (SB 184) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Water Code § 37922 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37922.

37922.  Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this act or any district ordinance shall be guilty of an infraction and may be required to pay a fine to the district not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37923 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37923.

37923.  Any person who negligently or intentionally violates any provision of this act or any district ordinance may also be liable civilly to the district for a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each day of violation, in addition to any other penalties that may be prescribed by law.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37924 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37924.

37924.  Upon the failure of any person to comply with any provision of this act or any district ordinance, the district may petition the superior court for a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other equitable relief as may be appropriate. The right to petition for injunctive relief is an additional right to those that may be provided elsewhere in this act or otherwise allowed by law. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37925 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37925.

37925.  The district may petition the superior court of the county to recover any sums due the district. In order to preserve and manage the groundwater resources within its territory, the district may also commence, maintain, intervene in, defend, compromise, and assume the costs and expenses of legal actions and administrative proceedings now or hereafter begun involving groundwater, including, but not limited to, groundwater rights adjudication.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37926 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37926.

37926.  The district may contract with the county, the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, or other local district for staff and other services and may hire other contractors and consultants as it considers appropriate.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37927 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37927.

37927.  The district may exclude from any of the requirements of this act, or the operation of any ordinance, any operator who extracts less than a minimum amount of groundwater as specified by ordinance adopted by the board. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37928 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37928.

37928.  The district may collect data and conduct technical and other investigations deemed necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this act. All hydrological investigations and studies carried out by or on behalf of the district shall be conducted by or under the supervision of licensed engineers or other persons qualified in groundwater geology or hydrology.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37929 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37929.

37929.  The district may prepare annually or receive reports on groundwater and supplemental water supplies and conditions in the territory of the district, including groundwater management and conjunctive use objectives and a plan for implementation of those objectives.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37930 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37930.

37930.  The district may recommend and encourage wastewater reuse and other water development projects, if those projects will enhance and contribute to the responsible management of groundwater resources, as part of its annual plan for implementation of groundwater management objectives.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37931 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 3 - Groundwater Management Authority|Section 37931.

37931.  In addition to the powers identified here, the district shall have the authority afforded to local agencies as provided in Part 2.75 (commencing with Section 10750) of Division 6 as that part may be amended, consistent with the requirements and limitations of applicable law.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37940 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 4 - Groundwater Management Plans|Section 37940.

37940.  In order to balance the water supply and demand within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, the district may do the following:(a) Develop, adopt, and implement a groundwater management plan to control extractions from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin aquifers with the objective of balancing water supply and demand in the region.(b) The groundwater management plan may also include and address the following:(1) Existing groundwater storage.(2) Long-term recoverable storage, including an estimate of nonrecoverable storage.(3) The expected adverse effects of projected extractions.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37941 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 4 - Groundwater Management Plans|Section 37941.

37941.  The groundwater management plan may establish distinct zones or regions based on the geology of the basin, land use, water use, the location of extraction facilities, or other concerns as determined by the board. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37942 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 4 - Groundwater Management Plans|Section 37942.

37942.  The groundwater management plan may include a policy for the issuance of new well permits that takes into consideration the location of proposed wells and area of use, projected extractions from the wells, and the effect of the extractions on existing users and on storage. In developing the management plan, the district may consider a ban on new irrigated acreage or new municipal water system wells. The district may include a contingency plan to deal with seawater intrusion, basin contamination, or other risks that could impair the ability to rely on the basin for groundwater. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37950 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37950.

37950.  If the board determines after a noticed public hearing, and consideration of any relevant investigations, studies, and evidence, that groundwater management activities are necessary in order to improve or protect the quantity or quality of groundwater supplies within a groundwater basin or aquifer, the board may, by ordinance, exercise any of the following powers:(a) Require conservation practices and measures within the affected portion of its territory.(b) Control groundwater extractions by regulating, limiting, or suspending extractions from extraction facilities, the construction of new extraction facilities, the enlarging of existing extraction facilities, and the reactivation of abandoned extraction facilities.(c) Commence and prosecute legal actions to enjoin unreasonable uses or methods of use of water within the district or outside the territory of the district to the extent those uses or methods of use adversely affect the groundwater supply within the district.(d) Impose spacing requirements on new extraction facility construction to minimize well interference.(e) Impose reasonable operating regulations on extraction facilities to minimize well interference, including requiring pumpers to operate on a rotation basis.(f) Require extraction facilities to be registered with the district within 30 days of notice being given to the operator of the extraction facility.(g) Require that the operator of a registered extraction facility provide the district annually with the following information regarding the extraction facility:(1) The name and address of the operator of the extraction facility.(2) The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the extraction facility is located.(3) A description of the equipment associated with the extraction facility.(4) The location of the water extraction facility.(h) Require extraction facilities to be equipped with waterflow measuring devices installed and calibrated by the district or, at the district’s option, by the extraction facility operator.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37951 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37951.

37951.  When an extraction facility is equipped with a waterflow measuring device, the record of extraction, as disclosed by the waterflow measuring device, may, at the election of the board, be presumed to be accurate, and shall be used as the basis for computing the water extraction of the extraction facility in completing the groundwater extraction statement. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37952 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37952.

37952.  The district may, by ordinance, require proof of the accuracy of the waterflow measuring device from the operator and may, absent adequate proof of accuracy, order the operator, at the operator’s sole cost, to have the waterflow measuring device calibrated in a manner acceptable to the district. If the district has probable cause to believe that the extraction of groundwater from any extraction facility is in excess of the amount reported in groundwater extraction statements, or if no statements are filed covering an extraction facility, the district may investigate the extraction of water from each extraction facility.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37953.

37953.  The board may, by ordinance, establish reasonable methods to be used in computing the amount of water extracted by extraction facilities.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37954.

37954.  The district may, by ordinance, require the operator of each extraction facility to file semiannually, or more frequently, with the district, a groundwater extraction statement that contains, but is not limited to, the following information:(a) Total extraction in acre-feet of water from the extraction facility for the preceding groundwater extraction statement period.(b) The static groundwater level for the extraction facility.(c) A description of the location of the extraction facility.(d) The crop types or other uses and the acreage served by the extraction facility.(e) The method of measuring or computing groundwater extraction.(f) Other information deemed reasonable and necessary by the board to meet the purposes of this act.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 561. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Water Code § 37955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 5 - Groundwater management|Section 37955.

37955.  If required by ordinance, each groundwater extraction statement shall be verified by a written declaration under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the statement is true and correct. The operator of an extraction facility that has been permanently abandoned after January 1, 2015, shall give written notice of the abandonment to the district.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37960 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37960.

37960.  The district may, by ordinance, levy groundwater extraction charges, including volumetric charges intended to provide an incentive for reduced water use, on the extraction of groundwater from all water extraction facilities within the territory of the district for the purposes of paying the costs of initiating, carrying on, and completing any of the powers, purposes, and groundwater management activities described in this act. Any groundwater extraction charges shall be uniform for groundwater extraction within the territory of the district.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37961 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37961.

37961.  The Legislature hereby finds and determines that the groundwater management activities of the district are of equal benefit to all operators of groundwater extraction facilities within the territory of the district.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37962 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37962.

37962.  If any operator of any extraction facility fails to pay a groundwater extraction charge when due, the district may charge and collect interest at the rate of 11/2 percent each month on the delinquent amount of the groundwater extraction charge. In addition, the district may exercise any of the provisions of Sections 75630 to 75633, inclusive, for the purpose of collecting delinquent groundwater extraction charges.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37963 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37963.

37963.  All moneys collected by the district pursuant to this act shall be available for expenditure by the district to carry out its groundwater management functions pursuant to this act.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37964 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37964.

37964.  The district may, by ordinance, establish an operator’s extraction allocation for each groundwater extraction facility located within the district. The district may, by ordinance, impose upon the operator of any groundwater extraction facility located within the district, extraction surcharges, including volumetric surcharges intended to provide an incentive for reduced water use, for extractions in excess of his or her extraction allocation and late penalties for nonpayment of extraction surcharges.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37965 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37965.

37965.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares the following:(a) Extraction allocations and extraction surcharges authorized pursuant to this chapter are necessary to eliminate overdraft caused by excess extractions from the aquifer systems within the district and to bring the groundwater basins underlying the territory to safe yield within 10 years of the formation of the district and to sustain that safe yield thereafter.(b) The extraction surcharges are intended to discourage the use of groundwater beyond the extraction allocation. They are not intended to generate tax revenues or proceeds from regulatory licenses, user charges, or user fees. Consequently, they are not special taxes for purposes of Section 4 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution or proceeds of taxes for purposes of Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37966 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37966.

37966.  The maximum amount of the extraction surcharge shall be two hundred dollars ($200) per acre-foot of groundwater extracted in excess of the extraction allocation, except that the district may increase the maximum amount of the extraction surcharge to an amount that is necessary to achieve safe yield.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37967 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37967.

37967.  If an operator of a groundwater extraction facility fails to pay the extraction surcharge when due, the district shall charge and collect a late penalty at the rate of 11/2 percent each month, or portion thereof, on the delinquent amount of the extraction surcharge.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 37968 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 13 - CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS|PART 8.2 - Paso Robles Basin Water District|CHAPTER 6 - Groundwater Extraction Charges|Section 37968.

37968.  The district may bring a cause of action, in any court having jurisdiction, against an operator of a groundwater extraction facility for the collection of any delinquent extraction surcharge, and Article 5 (commencing with Section 75630) of Chapter 3 of Part 9 of Division 21 applies to those actions.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 350, Sec. 1. (AB 2453) Effective January 1, 2015.)