{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"12944","citation":"Wat. Code, § 12944","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 6. WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS [12570. - 12949.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Water Resources Development Bonds [12930. - 12944.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-6/part-6/chapter-8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1771.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) In the operation of reservoirs, other than terminal reservoirs from which water is supplied for domestic use without purification treatment after withdrawal from such reservoirs, constructed under this chapter, the department, to the extent that it is compatible with public health and safety requirements, shall permit the use of the water for body contact sports.</p>","text":"(a) In the operation of reservoirs, other than terminal reservoirs from which water is supplied for domestic use without purification treatment after withdrawal from such reservoirs, constructed under this chapter, the department, to the extent that it is compatible with public health and safety requirements, shall permit the use of the water for body contact sports.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/water-resources-development-bonds-12944","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}