{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"6357.2","citation":"Wat. Code, § 6357.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000. - 6700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 1. SUPERVISION OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000. - 6470.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Inspection and Approval [6350. - 6407.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. Certificates of Approval [6357. - 6357.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-7/article-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The owner of a dam or reservoir for which a certificate of approval has been issued shall not, through action or inaction, cause the dam or reservoir to impound water after the certificate terminates unless a new certificate is issued for the dam or reservoir. A new certificate shall be issued upon a finding by the department that the dam or reservoir is safe to impound water within the limits prescribed in the certificate.</p>","text":"The owner of a dam or reservoir for which a certificate of approval has been issued shall not, through action or inaction, cause the dam or reservoir to impound water after the certificate terminates unless a new certificate is issued for the dam or reservoir. A new certificate shall be issued upon a finding by the department that the dam or reservoir is safe to impound water within the limits prescribed in the certificate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/certificates-of-approval-6357-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}