{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"1781","citation":"Wat. Code, § 1781","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":"Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any of the water is used or to be used for purposes other than those specified in this article, the applicant shall pay to the person owning the works such a pro rata portion of the total cost of the old and new works as appears to the board to be just and equitable.</p>","text":"If any of the water is used or to be used for purposes other than those specified in this article, the applicant shall pay to the person owning the works such a pro rata portion of the total cost of the old and new works as appears to the board to be just and equitable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/joint-occupancy-and-use-1781","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}