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Water Code - Division 3: Dams and Reservoirs - Chapter 5: Inspection and Approval (secs. 6350 - 6407).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
California
Document type
Legislation
Date
1943 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Authorization/permit Inspection Certification
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of Division 3 of the Water Code of California concerns inspection and approval of new dams and reservoirs (including enlargement) in the State by the Department of Water Resources. Immediately upon completion of a new dam or reservoir or enlargement of a dam or reservoir, the owner shall give a notice of completion to the Department in the manner as specified. As soon as practicable the completed dam or reservoir shall be inspected by the Department, which shall issue a certificate of approval. The Chapter also concerns removal of dams and reservoirs.

Full text
English
Website
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov