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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 3Art. 5§ 13195 Public Domain And Reports

§ 13195 Public Domain And Reports

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§ 13195 Public Domain And Reports

Key Takeaways

  • •Public domain means something you can copy, share, or use without paying money or asking for permission.
  • •A report is any paper or thing you have to give to the state or local government to follow their rules.
  • •Reports can include lab test results from approved labs.

Example

You find a picture online that says it's in the public domain.

You can use that picture in your school project or share it with friends without paying or getting in trouble because it's in the public domain.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 13195 Public Domain And Reports

For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Public domain” means a format that may be duplicated, distributed, and used without payment of a royalty or license fee. (b) “Report” means any document or item that is required for submission in order for a person to comply with a regulation, directive, or order issued by the state board, a regional board, or a local agency pursuant to a program administered by the state board, including, but not limited to, any analysis of material by a laboratory that has accreditation or certification pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 100825) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 101 of the Health and Safety Code. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 727, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public domainreport

Related Statutes

  • § 13196 Electronic Environmental Reporting Standards
  • § 2604 Water User Objection Notice
  • § 10845 Biennial Agricultural Water Report
  • § 1105 Witness Immunity In Hearings
  • § 1106 Immunity From Prosecution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13195.
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