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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 1§ 22228 Water Rights Exchange Agreements

§ 22228 Water Rights Exchange Agreements

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§ 22228 Water Rights Exchange Agreements

Key Takeaways

  • •Water can be shared or traded between people or groups.
  • •A district can make deals to give or get water rights.
  • •These deals can involve anyone, like people or other agencies.

Example

A farm needs more water for its crops, and a nearby town has extra water.

The farm and the town can make a deal to share or trade water so the farm can grow its crops better.

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

Official Source
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§ 22228 Water Rights Exchange Agreements

A district may contract to perform and perform any agreement with any number of persons or public corporations or agencies for the exchange, transfer, or delivery to or by either or both parties of any water right or water. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

water rightwaterdistrictexchangetransferdelivery

Related Statutes

  • § 22225 District Authority Powers
  • § 22226 District Water Collection Works
  • § 22227 Water Storage Conduit Rights
  • § 22230 District Contract Authority
  • § 22231 District Water Equipment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22228.
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