ARTICLE 2. Long-Term Transfers [1735. - 1737.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 2.
in effect

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 1735. Section 1735.

The board may consider a petition for a long-term transfer of water or water rights involving a change of point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use. A long-term transfer shall be for any period in excess of one year.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 1736. Section 1736.

The board, after providing notice and opportunity for a hearing, including, but not limited to, written notice to, and an opportunity for review and recommendation by, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, may approve such a petition for a long-term transfer where the change would not result in substantial injury to any legal user of water and would not unreasonably affect fish, wildlife, or other instream beneficial uses.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 1737. Section 1737.

Following the expiration of the long-term transfer period, all rights shall automatically revert to the original holders of the right without any action by the board.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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