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California Water Code Section 109

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(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the growing
water needs of the state require the use of water in an efficient
manner and that the efficient use of water requires certainty in the
definition of property rights to the use of water and transferability
of such rights.  It is hereby declared to be the established policy
of this state to facilitate the voluntary transfer of water and water
rights where consistent with the public welfare of the place of
export and the place of import.
   (b) The Legislature hereby directs the Department of Water
Resources, the State Water Resources Control Board, and all other
appropriate state agencies to encourage voluntary transfers of water
and water rights, including, but not limited to, providing technical
assistance to persons to identify and implement water conservation
measures which will make additional water available for transfer.

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