California § 520 - The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, pursuant to the primary interest
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 520 — The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, pursuant to the primary interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 520. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, pursuant to the primary interest
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, pursuant to the primary interest of the people of the state to put the limited available supplies of water in this state to beneficial use to the fullest extent of which they are capable, and to prevent waste, unreasonable use, or unreasonable method of use, it is necessary to determine the quantities of water in use throughout the state to the maximum extent that is reasonable to do so.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 520
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 520 cover?
Section 520 ("The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, pursuant to the primary interest") 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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