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Water Code - WAT

DIVISION 3. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000 - 6700]

  ( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225. )
  

PART 1. SUPERVISION OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000 - 6470]

  ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225. )
  

CHAPTER 7. Inspection and Approval [6350 - 6407]

  ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )
  

ARTICLE 2. Repaired or Altered Dams and Reservoirs [6360 - 6364]
  ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225. )

  
6363.  

A certificate of approval shall be issued upon a finding that the dam or reservoir is safe to impound water within the limitations prescribed in the certificate. Pending issuance of a new certificate of approval, the owner of the dam or reservoir shall not, through action or inaction, cause the dam or reservoir to impound water beyond the limitations prescribed in the existing certificate.

(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225.)