Art. X, § 5
Water for sale is a public use
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Water & Natural Resources
Art. X · Water
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The use of all water now appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for sale, rental, or distribution, is hereby declared to be a public use, and subject to the regulation and control of the State, in the manner to be prescribed by law.
History: Sec. 5 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Simplified explanation
The use of water appropriated for sale, rental or distribution is declared a public use, subject to the regulation and control of the State in the manner prescribed by law.