{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"275","citation":"Wat. Code, § 275","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205. - 347.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Proceedings to Prevent Waste or Unreasonable Use [275. - 275.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 794.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department and board shall take all appropriate proceedings or actions before executive, legislative, or judicial agencies to prevent waste, unreasonable use, unreasonable method of use, or unreasonable method of diversion of water in this state.</p>","text":"The department and board shall take all appropriate proceedings or actions before executive, legislative, or judicial agencies to prevent waste, unreasonable use, unreasonable method of use, or unreasonable method of diversion of water in this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/proceedings-to-prevent-waste-or-unreasonable-use-275","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}