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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 7§ 8710 River Project Approval Requirements

§ 8710 River Project Approval Requirements

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§ 8710 River Project Approval Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to build or change things like levees, canals, or dig near the Sacramento or San Joaquin Rivers (or their connected rivers), you need permission first.
  • •This rule is for any work that might affect the river, its banks, or nearby lands that could flood.
  • •You must get approval from the board before you start building or digging.

Example

A farmer wants to dig a new canal near the Sacramento River to water his crops.

The farmer must ask the board for permission before he starts digging. If he doesn’t, he could be breaking the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 8710 River Project Approval Requirements

Every plan of reclamation, flood control, drainage, improvement, dredging or work, that includes or contemplates the construction, enlargement, revetment or alteration of any levee, embankment, canal or other excavation in the bed of or along or near the banks of the Sacramento or San Joaquin Rivers or any of their tributaries or connected therewith, or upon any land adjacent thereto, or within any of the overflow basins thereof, or upon any land susceptible to overflow therefrom, shall be approved by the board before construction is commenced. (Amended by Stats. 1945, Ch. 233.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

reclamationflood controldrainageimprovementdredgingleveeembankmentcanalSacramento or San Joaquin Rivers

Related Statutes

  • § 8712 Levee Alteration Permit Requirement
  • § 8718 Levee Modification Board Approval
  • § 8591 Drainage District Financial Limits
  • § 8632 Levee Insufficiency Notice Requirement
  • § 8710.1 Interior Irrigation Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8710.
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