Section 6024 Of Article 4. Conduits And Screens: Diversions Less Than 250 Cubic Feet Per Second From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 4.
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. If the owner fails to sign and return the agreement granting
the department the necessary rights for the installation of the
screen or device within 60 days after its service on him, the
department may install the screen as though the agreement had been
signed unless a decision of the Department of Water Resources is
requested. In the event the department and the owner of the conduit
cannot agree upon the type, size, mesh, or location of the screen or
device, the amount of water required for a bypass, or the time within
which the screen or device shall be installed, the matter shall be
submitted for determination to the Department of Water Resources,
whose decision thereon shall be final and conclusive. The Department
of Water Resources shall render its decision within 60 days after
either the department or the owner has submitted the matter in
writing and requested a decision.