California § 20824 - If the department reports within the specified time that the supply of water avai
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§ 20824. If the department reports within the specified time that the supply of water avai
If the department reports within the specified time that the supply of water available for the use of the proposed district or that may be acquired by any practicable means, including the condemnation of existing rights, is not sufficient or that the project is not feasible for any other reason, the hearing of the petition shall be continued for not more than two months and shall then be dismissed unless within the period of the continuance either: (a) The board of supervisors is petitioned in writing by three-fourths of the holders of title to land to grant the petition. (b) The board of supervisors, if not so petitioned, modifies the project proposed in the petition to conform to the recommendations made by the department for the proposed district.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20824
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20824 cover?
Section 20824 ("If the department reports within the specified time that the supply of water avai") 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 § 20824?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20824 apply to my situation?
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