California § 1241.6 - If water appropriated for irrigation purposes is not used by reason of compliance
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1241.6 — If water appropriated for irrigation purposes is not used by reason of compliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1241.6. If water appropriated for irrigation purposes is not used by reason of compliance
If water appropriated for irrigation purposes is not used by reason of compliance with crop control or soil conservation contracts with the United States, and in other cases of hardship as the board may by rule prescribe, the five-year forfeiture period applicable to water appropriated pursuant to the Water Commission Act or this code, and the forfeiture period applicable to water appropriated prior to December 19, 1914, shall be extended by an additional period of not more than 10 years or the duration of any crop control or soil conservation contracts with the United States if less than 10 years.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1241.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1241.6 cover?
Section 1241.6 ("If water appropriated for irrigation purposes is not used by reason of compliance") 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.
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