{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"10613","citation":"Wat. Code, § 10613","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES [10000. - 12999.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 2.6. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING [10610. - 10657.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-2.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [10611. - 10618.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-2.6/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1009, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Efficient use” means those management measures that result in the most effective use of water so as to prevent its waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use.</p>","text":"“Efficient use” means those management measures that result in the most effective use of water so as to prevent its waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-10613","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}