California § 1415 - A person desiring to appropriate water must post a notice, in writing, in a consp
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§ 1415. A person desiring to appropriate water must post a notice, in writing, in a consp
A person desiring to appropriate water must post a notice, in writing, in a conspicuous place at the point of intended diversion, stating therein: 1. That he claims the water there flowing to the extent of (giving the number) inches, measured under a four-inch pressure; 2. The purposes for which he claims it, and the place of intended use; 3. The means by which he intends to divert it, and the size of the flume, ditch, pipe, or aqueduct in which he intends to divert it. A copy of the notice must, within ten days after it is posted, be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which it is posted. After filing such copy for record, the place of intended diversion or the place of intended use or the means by which it is intended to divert the water, may be changed by the person posting said notice or his assigns, if others are not injured by such change. This provision applies to notices already filed as well as to notices hereafter filed.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1415
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1415 cover?
Section 1415 ("A person desiring to appropriate water must post a notice, in writing, in a consp") 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 § 1415?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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