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 5 - Amounts for Which to Apply
Section 698 - Action upon an Application for an Excessive Amount

An application for an amount of water clearly in excess of the capacity of the proposed diversion works or in excess of an amount reasonably necessary for the proposed use will not be approved and shall be reduced. In the event of uncertainty, a showing of need for and ability to divert additional water will be required of the applicant.

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 695 and amendment to Section 695 filed 12-1-55; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Former Section 696 repealer filed 12-1-55; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 55, No. 17).
2. Amendment filed 3-10-60; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 60, No. 5).
3. Amendment filed 11-25-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 48).
4. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 698 to Section 686, and renumbering and amendment of Section 656 to Section 698 filed 1--16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10).
5. Editorial correction amending section (Register 2005, No. 17).

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