Section § 849

Explanation

[tl_This law gives the court the power and responsibility to find a practical solution for managing water rights in major legal disputes involving multiple parties, especially when other efforts aren't working. Before the court decides on this solution, it must take into account any existing plans for managing groundwater sustainably.]

(a)CA Pamamaraan Sibil Code § 849(a) [tl_The court shall have the authority and the duty] to [tl_impose a physical solution] on [tl_the parties] in a [tl_comprehensive adjudication] [tl_where necessary and consistent with] Article 2 of Section X of the [tl_California Constitution].
(b)CA Pamamaraan Sibil Code § 849(b) [tl_Before adopting a physical solution], [tl_the court shall consider] [tl_any existing groundwater sustainability plan or program].