{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"20627","citation":"Wat. Code, § 20627","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [20500. - 20627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Information by Department [20625. - 20627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-1/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 284.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Pending the completion of the preliminary surveys and field investigations, the State Water Resources Control Board may withhold from appropriation any unappropriated water likely to be needed by the district.</p>","text":"Pending the completion of the preliminary surveys and field investigations, the State Water Resources Control Board may withhold from appropriation any unappropriated water likely to be needed by the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/information-by-department-20627","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}