California § 6024 - If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting the department the n
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§ 6024. If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting the department the n
If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting the department the necessary rights for the installation of the screen or device within 60 days after its service on him, the department may install the screen as though the agreement had been signed unless a decision of the Department of Water Resources is requested. In the event the department and the owner of the conduit cannot agree upon the type, size, mesh, or location of the screen or device, the amount of water required for a bypass, or the time within which the screen or device shall be installed, the matter shall be submitted for determination to the Department of Water Resources, whose decision thereon shall be final and conclusive. The Department of Water Resources shall render its decision within 60 days after either the department or the owner has submitted the matter in writing and requested a decision.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6024
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6024 cover?
Section 6024 ("If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting the department the n") 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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