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California Code, Water Code - WAT § 1704

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The board, after a hearing, may approve with conditions, or deny, a petition.

(b) Notice of hearing shall be given by mailing the notice not less than 20 days before the date of hearing to the petitioner and to any protestant by registered mail.

(c)(1) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing prior to approving an unprotested petition.

(2) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing if the board determines that undisputed facts support the approval of the petition and there is no disputed issue of material fact.

(3) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing prior to denying a petition, if, after notice, the board determines that the petition is defective, the petition fails to provide information requested by the board, or undisputed facts support the denial of the petition and there is no disputed issue of material fact.

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