{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"106","citation":"Wat. Code, § 106","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General State Policy [100. - 113.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It is hereby declared to be the established policy of this State that the use of water for domestic purposes is the highest use of water and that the next highest use is for irrigation.</p>","text":"It is hereby declared to be the established policy of this State that the use of water for domestic purposes is the highest use of water and that the next highest use is for irrigation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-state-policy-106","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}