The possession or use of water when it has been so denied by the watermaster is prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.)

Terms Used In California Water Code 22088.5

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Water Code 19