§ 4175 Every person who wilfully and without authority opens, closes, …
§ 4176 The possession or use of water when it has been so denied him by the …
§ 4177 Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of …
§ 4178 A watermaster may arrest any person violating any of the provisions …

Terms Used In California Codes > Water Code > Division 2 > Part 4 > Chapter 6 - Offenses

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • 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
  • water: includes the term "use of water. See California Water Code 1000