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CA SB1386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alan Lowenthal

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 71610 of the Water Code to restrict groundwater storage authority for certain municipal water districts
  • Applies only to districts in counties with population greater than 8 million where at least 80% of the district is within a water replenishment district
  • Prohibits affected districts from managing, controlling, or administering importation of water for groundwater storage
  • Restricts underground water storage except through contracts with independent groundwater rights holders or pursuant to court orders from adjudication proceedings
  • Became effective August 28, 2012

Legislative Description

Municipal water districts: water storage: groundwater.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 215, Statutes of 2012.

8/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Water4/19/2012
Rules2/24/2012

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