California § 386 - The board may approve any change associated with a transfer pursuant to this chap
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 386 — The board may approve any change associated with a transfer pursuant to this chap, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 386. The board may approve any change associated with a transfer pursuant to this chap
The board may approve any change associated with a transfer pursuant to this chapter only if it finds that the change may be made without injuring any legal user of the water and without unreasonably affecting fish, wildlife, or other instream beneficial uses and does not unreasonably affect the overall economy of the area from which the water is being transferred. A petitioner requesting a change which is subject to this section shall pay to the board a fee which shall be in an amount determined by the board to cover the reasonable costs of the board in evaluating and processing the petition.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 386
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 386 cover?
Section 386 ("The board may approve any change associated with a transfer pursuant to this chap") 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 § 386?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 386" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 386 apply to my situation?
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