Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23 § 4004

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 17, April 26, 2024

Section 4004 - Hearing Before the Board

At the end of the time set by the department to terminate the misuse of water or to demonstrate that misuse has not occurred or is not occurring, upon reference by the department, or upon good cause shown by any interested persons, or upon its own motion, the board may hold a hearing to determine if such nuisance, waste, unreasonable use, method of use, or method of diversion has occurred or continues to occur.

(a) Where the department has referred a misuse of water to the board for hearing, the department shall present evidence of misuse of water at such hearing.

(b) After hearing, the board may issue its order requiring prevention or termination of the misuse.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 4004

Note: Authority cited: Sections 124, 185, 275, and 1058, Water Code. Reference: California Constitution, Article X, Section 2 and Sections 100, 183, 184, and 275, Water Code.