{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"75502","citation":"Wat. Code, § 75502","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 21. WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS [74000. - 76501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21"},{"name":"PART 9. GROUND WATER CHARGE [75500. - 75642.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. In General [75500. - 75524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [75500. - 75508.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 75.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Ground water” means all water beneath the earth’s surface, but does not include water which is produced with oil in the production of oil and gas, or in a bona fide mining operation, or during construction operations, or from gravity or artesian springs.</p>","text":"“Ground water” means all water beneath the earth’s surface, but does not include water which is produced with oil in the production of oil and gas, or in a bona fide mining operation, or during construction operations, or from gravity or artesian springs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-75502","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}