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CHAPTER 1. Joint Use of Wells, PumpingPlants and Conduits [7000. - 7010.]

Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.

§§ 7000–7010 · 11 sections

  1. ARTICLE 1. Definitions § 7000 · 1 section
    • § 7000 As used in this chapter “conduit” includes ditch, pipe line, and flume.
  2. ARTICLE 2. Landowner or Water Right Holder Right to Modify or Replace Jointly Used Conduits § 7000.5 · 1 section
    • § 7000.5 (a) This article shall only apply to conduits located within the County of Siskiyou. (b) Where a conduit is constructed across or buried beneath the lands of…
  3. ARTICLE 3. Contribution of Expenses of Jointly Used Wells, Pumping Plants or Conduits §§ 7001–7003 · 3 sections
    • § 7001 When two or more persons are associated by agreement in the use of a conduit, well, or pumping plant, for the conveyance, obtaining or disposing of water, or…
    • § 7002 If any person neglects, after demand in writing, to pay his proportion of the expenses under the next preceding section, he is liable therefor in an action for…
    • § 7003 The action authorized by this article may be brought by any or all of the parties who have contributed more than his or their just proportion of the expenses,…
  4. ARTICLE 4. Proceeding for Declaration of Rights in Jointly Used Wells, Pumping Plants or Conduits §§ 7005–7010 · 6 sections
    • § 7005 When two or more persons are using any conduit, well, or pumping plant for the conveyance of water or any part thereof for the irrigation of land or for any…
    • § 7006 The complaint shall contain the names, if known, of all users, and if there are users whose names are unknown, a statement that they are unknown.
    • § 7007 The users other than those bringing the action shall be styled defendants.
    • § 7008 The summons shall contain the names of the parties, and an order to the defendants to appear and show cause why the determination of rights as prayed for in…
    • § 7009 The court shall determine the manner in which all improvements, repairs, maintenance and other matters relating to the conduit, well, or pumping plant shall be…
    • § 7010 The decree shall include a determination of the proportionate amount which all users shall contribute to the maintenance, repair, improvement and other…