California Code of Regulations
Title 23 - Waters
Division 3 - State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
Chapter 2 - Appropriation of Water
Article 22 - Prevention of Waste and Unreasonable Use
Section 855 - Policy and Definition

Universal Citation: 23 CA Code of Regs 855

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) In investigating any uses of water and making the determinations required by this article, the board shall give particular consideration to the reasonableness of use of reclaimed water or reuse of water.

(b) As used in this article, "misuse of water" or "misuse" means any waste, unreasonable use, unreasonable method of use, or unreasonable method of diversion of water.

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 764.9 to Section 855 filed 1-16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 5.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1058, Water Code. Reference: Sections 100, 275, 1240, 1251, 1253 and 1257, Water Code; and Section 2, Article X, California Constitution.

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