{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"1251","citation":"Wat. Code, § 1251","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 2. Applications to Appropriate Water [1250. - 1276.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [1250. - 1259.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board shall make such investigations of the water resources of the State as may be necessary for the purpose of securing information needed in connection with applications for appropriations of water.</p>","text":"The board shall make such investigations of the water resources of the State as may be necessary for the purpose of securing information needed in connection with applications for appropriations of water.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-1251","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}