California Water Code
§ 5000
WAT § 5000Div. 2 · Part 5
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govAs used in this Part 5, the following terms shall have the respective meanings stated below, viz:
(a)“Ground water” means water beneath the surface of the ground whether or not flowing through known and definite channels.
(b)“Surface water” means water on the surface of the ground.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 526.