{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"1240","citation":"Wat. Code, § 1240","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. WATER [1000. - 5951.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. APPROPRIATION OF WATER [1200. - 1851.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [1200. - 1248.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Beneficial Use [1240. - 1244.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The appropriation must be for some useful or beneficial purpose, and when the appropriator or his successor in interest ceases to use it for such a purpose the right ceases.</p>","text":"The appropriation must be for some useful or beneficial purpose, and when the appropriator or his successor in interest ceases to use it for such a purpose the right ceases.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/beneficial-use-1240","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}