Section 11460.  


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  • In the construction and operation by the department of any project under the provisions of this part a watershed or area wherein water originates, or an area immediately adjacent thereto which can conveniently be supplied with water therefrom, shall not be deprived by the department directly or indirectly of the prior right to all of the water reasonably required to adequately supply the beneficial needs of the watershed, area, or any of the inhabitants or property owners therein.

(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932. Note: Amendment by Stats. 1980, Ch. 632, did not take effect; Ch. 632 was rejected as referendum Proposition 9 at the June 8, 1982, election.)