{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART X SEC 5","citation":"Cal. Const., art. X, § 5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE X WATER [SECTION 1. - SEC. 7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-10"}],"history":"Sec. 5 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The use of all water now appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for sale, rental, or distribution, is hereby declared to be a public use, and subject to the regulation and control of the State, in the manner to be prescribed by law.</p>","text":"The use of all water now appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for sale, rental, or distribution, is hereby declared to be a public use, and subject to the regulation and control of the State, in the manner to be prescribed by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-10/section-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}