California § 484 - The temporary transfer of any water or water right that otherwise would have been
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 484 — The temporary transfer of any water or water right that otherwise would have been, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484. The temporary transfer of any water or water right that otherwise would have been
(a) The temporary transfer of any water or water right that otherwise would have been consumptively used or stored by the transferor in the absence of the temporary transfer, does not in any way prejudice the transferorâs right to the use of the water in the future. (b) âConsumptively used,â for purposes of this section, means the amount of water which has been consumed through use by evapotranspiration, has percolated underground, or has been otherwise removed from use in the downstream water supply as a result of direct diversion.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 484
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 484 cover?
Section 484 ("The temporary transfer of any water or water right that otherwise would have been") 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 § 484?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 484 apply to my situation?
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