California § 1216 - A protected area shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1216 — A protected area shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1216. A protected area shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right
A protected area shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right to all the water reasonably required to adequately supply the beneficial needs of the protected area, or any of the inhabitants or property owners therein, by a water supplier exporting or intending to export water for use outside a protected area pursuant to applications to appropriate surface water filed, or groundwater appropriations initiated, after January 1, 1985, that are not subject to Section 11460.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1216
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1216 cover?
Section 1216 ("A protected area shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1216?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1216 apply to my situation?
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