{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22263","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22263","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 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075. - 22982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225. - 22338.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250. - 22264.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Nothing contained in this division authorizes any person to divert the water of any stream or conduit from its channel to the detriment of any person having any interest in the stream, conduit, or the water therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid.</p>","text":"Nothing contained in this division authorizes any person to divert the water of any stream or conduit from its channel to the detriment of any person having any interest in the stream, conduit, or the water therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/water-distribution-22263","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}