{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"1778","citation":"Wat. Code, § 1778","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 11. Joint Use and Development [1750. - 1815.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Joint Occupancy and Use [1775. - 1782.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-11/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the water is used or to be used for irrigation or domestic purposes, the pro rata portion of the cost shall be based upon the proportion of the water used by the original and the subsequent users of the works.</p>","text":"If the water is used or to be used for irrigation or domestic purposes, the pro rata portion of the cost shall be based upon the proportion of the water used by the original and the subsequent users of the works.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/joint-occupancy-and-use-1778","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}