{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"11982","citation":"Wat. Code, § 11982","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 3. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT [11100. - 11985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Water Conservation and Reclamation Projects [11950. - 11985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-3/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Administration [11980. - 11985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-3/chapter-11/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 938, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department shall establish criteria for determining whether a water conservation or reclamation project results in a net increase in the amount of water made available for use and does not interfere with an established right to use of water by any other person or entity.</p>","text":"The department shall establish criteria for determining whether a water conservation or reclamation project results in a net increase in the amount of water made available for use and does not interfere with an established right to use of water by any other person or entity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/administration-11982","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}