This law section states that it sets up requirements for reporting details about groundwater. It's part of a bigger legal framework aimed at managing groundwater resources effectively.

This section of the law defines key terms used throughout the water-related regulations. It specifies that terms such as 'Basin,' 'De minimis extractor,' 'Groundwater,' 'Groundwater extraction facility,' 'Groundwater sustainability agency,' and 'Water year' are all defined by their meanings in Section 10721. Other terms like 'Board-designated local area' and 'Probationary basin' also refer to other specific sections for their definitions. Additionally, 'Person' is defined by Section 10735, and 'Personal information' is based on the definition in Section 1798.3 of the Civil Code.

This law is about reporting groundwater extraction in certain areas of California. If you're taking groundwater from a probationary basin or a high- or medium-priority area without a groundwater sustainability agency, you need to report how much you took by February 1 each year. There are exceptions, such as small extractions, extractions already reported elsewhere, or those covered by certain court orders. The required reports must be filed with the board and include a fee. Reports can be filed by the extractor or an agency on their behalf.

This law requires that reports on groundwater extraction be submitted using a form from the water board. The report needs to include several details: the name and address of both the person extracting the groundwater and the one filing the report, the name of the water basin, the extraction location (with precise mapping details), the capacity of the extraction facilities, monthly extraction records, the purpose of the water usage, a description of where the water was used, the year extraction started, and any other specific information the board might ask for.

If someone doesn't file a required report, the board can investigate and gather the necessary information at the person's expense. Before doing this, the board has to notify the person and give them 60 days to submit the report without any penalties.

This law states that reports or factual determinations made by the board regarding water use don't automatically give someone the right to divert or use water. Just because something is reported or figured out does not mean there's a legal right to the water.

This law ensures that any personal information included in a report about groundwater extraction is protected from being disclosed, just like the confidentiality provided for utility customer information of local agencies.

This law states that if someone is required to file a report related to extracting groundwater, they cannot gain any legal rights to extract the groundwater or claim any legal time limit protection until they actually file the report.

This section tells us that any reports or measuring devices used for groundwater extraction under this part should be treated the same as those used starting with Section 5100. Essentially, they have the same legal standing and importance as those detailed in another part of the law, specifically Part 5.1.

This law specifies the conditions under which groundwater extraction reports must be submitted to a designated local entity. First, the board must confirm that certain criteria are met regarding the extractions that need reporting. Second, the designated entity must have proper arrangements in place to collect and send any fees back to the board.