§ 10002 State Water Plan Priority

Water Code·California

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This law says that the State Water Plan doesn't cancel out the old Central Valley Project Act from 1933. If there's a fight between the two, the rules in Part 3 of this division win.

Key Takeaways

•The State Water Plan doesn't erase the old Central Valley Project Act.
•If there's a conflict, the rules in Part 3 of this division are the boss.
•This law helps decide which water rules to follow when there's a disagreement.

Example

Imagine the State Water Plan says one thing about how water should be used, but the old Central Valley Project Act says something different.

In this case, the rules in Part 3 of this division will be followed, not the State Water Plan.

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§ 10002 State Water Plan Priority

The approval and adoption of the State Water Plan do not repeal any of the provisions of the Central Valley Project Act of 1933, and to the extent there may be any inconsistency or conflict, the provisions of Part 3 of this division shall prevail over the provisions of this part and of the State Water Plan. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

State Water Plan Central Valley Project Act of 1933 Part 3 of this division

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10002.

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