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CA Water Code § 10521 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.1 - AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1992|Section 10521.

10521.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this part:(a) “Water conservation” means the reduction of the amount of water consumed or irretrievably lost in the process of satisfying beneficial uses which can be achieved either by improving the technology or the method for diverting, transporting, applying, reusing, salvaging, or recovering water, or by implementing other conservation methods. (b) “Efficient water management” means reasonable and economically justifiable programs to improve the delivery and use of water for agricultural purposes that will result in water conservation. (c) “Water supplier” means the department or other public agency that supplies water for agricultural use.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 184, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10523 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.1 - AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1992|Section 10523.

10523.  In formulating a water conservation or efficient water management program, a water supplier may take into account the positive or negative effect of the program, or any of its parts, on other factors, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(a) The productivity of agricultural land served by the water supplier or other lands. (b) The quality of groundwater or surface water. (c) Fish and wildlife or other environmental values. (d) Recreational uses. (e) Surface and subsurface drainage discharge. (f) The salt balance. (g) Groundwater overdrafting. (h) Peak and total energy use. (i) The cost of water and the economics of farming. (j) Water supply to other users.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 184, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10560 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10560.

10560.  This part shall be known and may be cited as “The Stormwater Resource Planning Act.”(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 620, Sec. 3. (SB 790) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 10561.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10561.5.

10561.5.  Solely for the purposes of this part, and unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this part:(a) “Dry weather runoff” means surface waterflow and waterflow in storm drains, flood control channels, or other means of runoff conveyance produced by nonstormwater resulting from irrigation, residential, commercial, and industrial activities.(b) “Stormwater” means temporary surface water runoff and drainage generated by immediately preceding storms. This definition shall be interpreted consistent with the definition of “stormwater” in Section 122.26 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. (SB 985) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 10561.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10561.7.

10561.7.  (a) A public entity that captures stormwater from urban areas, in accordance with a stormwater resource plan, before the water reaches a natural channel shall be entitled to use the captured water to the extent that the water augments existing water supplies.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to do any of the following:(1) Alter or impair any existing rights.(2) Change existing water rights law.(3) Interfere with, amend, or supersede any existing water rights adjudication or other legally mandated water management plan.(4) Create a groundwater pumping right where a pumping right does not already exist.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 526, Sec. 1. (AB 2594) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Water Code § 10563 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10563.

10563.  (a) This part does not interfere with or prevent the exercise of authority by a public agency to carry out its programs, projects, or responsibilities.(b) This part does not affect requirements imposed under any other law.(c) (1) The development of a stormwater resource plan and compliance with this part in accordance with Section 10565 shall be required to receive grants for stormwater and dry weather runoff capture projects from a bond act approved by the voters after January 1, 2014.(2) This subdivision does not apply to either of the following:(A) Funds provided for the purpose of developing a stormwater resource plan.(B) A grant for a disadvantaged community, as defined in Section 79505.5, with a population of 20,000 or less, and that is not a copermittee for a municipal separate stormwater system national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit issued to a municipality with a population greater than 20,000.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 555, Sec. 4. (SB 985) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 10564 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10564.

10564.  For purposes of this part, “low-impact development” means new development or redevelopment projects that employ natural and constructed features that reduce the rate of stormwater runoff, filter out pollutants, facilitate stormwater storage onsite, infiltrate stormwater into the ground to replenish groundwater supplies, or improve the quality of receiving groundwater and surface water.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 620, Sec. 3. (SB 790) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 10565 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.3 - STORMWATER RESOURCE PLANNING|Section 10565.

10565.  By July 1, 2016, the board shall establish guidance for this part that shall include, but is not limited to, the following:(a) Identifying types of local agencies and nongovernmental organizations that need to be consulted in developing a stormwater resource plan.(b) Defining appropriate quantitative methods for identifying and prioritizing opportunities for stormwater and dry weather runoff capture projects.(c) Defining the appropriate geographic scale of watersheds for stormwater resource planning.(d) Other guidance the board deems appropriate to achieve the objectives of this part.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 555, Sec. 5. (SB 985) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 10570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.4 - Rainwater Capture Act of 2012|Section 10570.

10570.  This part shall be known, and may be cited, as the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 537, Sec. 2. (AB 1750) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 10571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.4 - Rainwater Capture Act of 2012|Section 10571.

10571.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) As California has grown and developed, the amount of stormwater flowing off buildings, parking lots, roads, and other impervious surfaces into surface water streams, flood channels, and storm sewers has increased, thereby reducing the volume of water allowed to infiltrate into groundwater aquifers and increasing water and pollution flowing to the ocean and other surface waters. At the same time, recurring droughts and water shortages in California have made local water supply augmentation and water conservation efforts a priority.(b) Historical patterns of precipitation are predicted to change, with two major implications for water supply. First, an increasing amount of California’s water is predicted to fall not as snow in the mountains, but as rain in other areas of the state. This will likely have a profound and transforming effect on California’s hydrologic cycle and much of that water will no longer be captured by California’s reservoirs, many of which are located to capture snowmelt. Second, runoff resulting from snowmelt is predicted to occur progressively earlier in the year, and reservoirs operated for flood control purposes must release water early in the season to protect against later storms, thereby reducing the amount of early season snowmelt that can be stored.(c) Rainwater and stormwater, captured and properly managed, can contribute significantly to local water supplies by infiltrating and recharging groundwater aquifers, thereby increasing available supplies of drinking water. In addition, the onsite capture, storage, and use of rainwater for nonpotable uses significantly reduces demand for potable water, contributing to the statutory objective of a 20-percent reduction in urban per capita water use in California by December 31, 2020.(d) Expanding opportunities for rainwater capture to augment water supply will require efforts at all levels, from individual landowners to state and local agencies and watershed managers.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 537, Sec. 2. (AB 1750) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 10572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.4 - Rainwater Capture Act of 2012|Section 10572.

10572.  Nothing in this part shall be construed to do any of the following:(a) Alter or impair any existing rights.(b) Change existing water rights law.(c) Authorize a landscape contractor to engage in or perform activities that require a license pursuant to the Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).(d) Impair the authority of the California Building Standards Commission to adopt and implement building standards for rainwater capture systems pursuant to existing law.(e) Affect use of rainwater on agricultural lands.(f) Impair the authority of a water supplier pursuant to Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 537, Sec. 2. (AB 1750) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 10573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.4 - Rainwater Capture Act of 2012|Section 10573.

10573.  Solely for the purposes of this part, and unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this part:(a) “Developed or developing lands” means lands that have one or more of the characteristics described in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 56375.3 of the Government Code.(b) “Rain barrel system” is a type of rainwater capture system that does not use electricity or a water pump and is not connected to or reliant on a potable water system.(c) “Rainwater” means precipitation on any public or private parcel that has not entered an offsite storm drain system or channel, a flood control channel, or any other stream channel, and has not previously been put to beneficial use.(d) “Rainwater capture system” means a facility designed to capture, retain, and store rainwater flowing off a building rooftop for subsequent onsite use.(e) “Stormwater” has the same meaning as defined in Section 10561.5.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 555, Sec. 6. (SB 985) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Water Code § 10574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.4 - Rainwater Capture Act of 2012|Section 10574.

10574.  Use of rainwater collected from rooftops does not require a water right permit pursuant to Section 1201.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 537, Sec. 2. (AB 1750) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Water Code § 10600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10600.

10600.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there is an increasing conflict between water development projects and instream beneficial uses such as rafting, swimming, and fishing on the South Fork of the American River between Chili Bar Reservoir and the Salmon Falls Bridge. The Legislature further finds and declares that the state should make reasonable efforts to find solutions to this conflict which will satisfy local water needs while continuing instream beneficial uses.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10601 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10601.

10601.  Where a potentially economically viable water supply development on the South Fork of the American River between Chili Bar Reservoir and the Salmon Falls Bridge which will meet local water needs would eliminate or substantially impair significant instream beneficial uses of water, the department may undertake cooperative studies with equal state-local cost sharing to determine whether there is an alternative solution which will meet the local water needs from a different source or location and which will preserve most or all of the instream beneficial uses on that part of the south fork.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10602.

10602.  The department, with regard to the South Fork of the American River between Chili Bar Reservoir and the Salmon Falls Bridge, may recommend to the Legislature that state financial assistance be provided (1) where it is necessary to make the alternative solution financially attractive to the local area compared to the development which would eliminate or substantially impair the significant instream beneficial uses, and (2) where the value of the instream beneficial uses that would be preserved are greater than the proposed state financial assistance.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10603.

10603.  In undertaking studies pursuant to this part, the department shall take into consideration the potential necessity to produce hydroelectric energy to pay for future water supplies.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10604 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10604.

10604.  The department shall undertake cooperative studies pursuant to this part for the following:(a) The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District and the South Fork of the American River between Chili Bar Reservoir and Salmon Falls Bridge.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10605.

10605.  Where the state provides financial assistance to implement or assist in the implementation of an alternative solution, the State Water Resources Control Board, in considering a subsequent permit or license to be issued for a project on the stretch of river where the preserved instream beneficial uses occur, shall give great weight to the preservation of the instream beneficial uses preserved as a result of the state financial assistance.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10606.

10606.  If the instream beneficial uses on the South Fork of the American River between Chili Bar Reservoir and the Salmon Falls Bridge preserved by the state financial assistance will be reduced by a subsequent permit or license issued for a project on the stretch of river where the preserved instream beneficial uses occur, the board shall require as a condition of issuance of the permit or license that the recipient repay the amount of the state assistance, or proportionate amounts thereof as determined by the board, including interest at the rate earned by the Pooled Money Investment Account to the fund from which the financial assistance was appropriated.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.5 - SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER|Section 10607.

10607.  The Legislature finds and declares that the circumstances which resulted in the enactment of this part are unique and therefore this part shall not be considered a precedent.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10700.

10700.  This part applies only to the area within the existing boundaries of the Mendocino City Community Services District.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10701.

10701.  (a) As used in this part, “local agency” means any city, county, district, agency, or other political subdivision of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries.(b) As used in this part, “groundwater” and “groundwater resources” do not include those subsurface waters incidentally produced in connection with or as a result of natural resource extraction activities when the disposal of those subsurface waters is regulated by state or federal law.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10702.

10702.  Any local agency which is authorized by law to provide water services may, by ordinance, or by resolution if the local agency is not authorized to act by ordinance, establish programs for the management of groundwater resources.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10703.

10703.  Prior to the adoption of a groundwater management program, the governing board of the local agency shall hold a public hearing, after publication of notice pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, on the proposed groundwater management program. At the hearing, the board may alter the program or require further study on the program and continue the hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board may adopt a resolution of intention to adopt and implement the program.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10704.

10704.  After the conclusion of the hearing, and if the governing board adopts a resolution of intention, copies of the groundwater management program shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Upon written request, any interested person shall be provided with a copy of the program.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10705 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10705.

10705.  After the adoption of a resolution of intention, the governing board shall hold a second hearing and consider protests to the implementation of the program. Any interested person may appear to be heard concerning any matter set forth in the resolution or matters material thereto. Any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing, any eligible registered voter of the local agency may file a written protest or withdraw a protest previously filed.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10706 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10706.

10706.  A majority protest shall be determined to exist if the governing board finds that the protests filed and not withdrawn prior to the conclusion of the second hearing represent more than 50 percent of the eligible registered voters residing within the boundaries of the local agency.If the governing board finds that a majority protest exists, the groundwater management program shall be abandoned and no new program shall be considered by the board for a period of one year following the date of the second hearing. If a majority protest has not been filed, the board, within 35 days after the conclusion of the second hearing, may adopt an ordinance or resolution to implement the program.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10707 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10707.

10707.  A local agency authorized to establish programs for the management of groundwater resources pursuant to this part may for that purpose enter into a joint powers agreement pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10708 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10708.

10708.  A local agency which establishes a program for the management of groundwater resources pursuant to this part may fix and collect rates for the extraction of groundwater to pay expenses incurred by the local agency for purposes of groundwater management.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)
CA Water Code § 10709 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 6 - CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES|PART 2.7 - GROUNDWATER RESOURCES|Section 10709.

10709.  For purposes of groundwater management, a local agency authorized to establish programs for the management of groundwater resources pursuant to this part may, in addition to the powers set forth in this act, exercise any of the powers of a water replenishment district under Part 4 (commencing with Section 60220) of Division 18 and may levy a water replenishment assessment in accordance with Part 6 (commencing with Section 60300) of Division 18.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)