{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"13245.5","citation":"Wat. Code, § 13245.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. WATER QUALITY [13000. - 16201.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Regional Water Quality Control [13200. - 13286.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-7/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Regional Water Quality Control Plans [13240. - 13249.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-7/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 758, Sec. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Guidelines adopted by a regional board shall not become effective unless and until approved by the state board.</p>","text":"Guidelines adopted by a regional board shall not become effective unless and until approved by the state board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/regional-water-quality-control-plans-13245-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}