{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"1014","citation":"Wat. Code, § 1014","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. WATER [1000. - 5951.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1000. - 1126.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions and Interpretation of Division [1000. - 1018.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 938, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>The transfer of water, or the offer of water for transfer, shall not cause, or be the basis for, a forfeiture, abandonment, or modification of any water right, contract right, or other right to the use of that water. An offer of water for transfer, contract negotiations, or a transfer agreement shall not be used as evidence of waste or unreasonable use, or of cessation of use, of the water made available for transfer.</p>","text":"The transfer of water, or the offer of water for transfer, shall not cause, or be the basis for, a forfeiture, abandonment, or modification of any water right, contract right, or other right to the use of that water. An offer of water for transfer, contract negotiations, or a transfer agreement shall not be used as evidence of waste or unreasonable use, or of cessation of use, of the water made available for transfer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-and-interpretation-of-division-1014","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}