Section 1025.5 Of Chapter 1.5. Water Leases From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.5.
1025.5
. (a) If both the lessor and lessee are private parties, the
lessor shall file an application with the board for approval of the
lease agreement and shall include in the application all of the
following:
(1) The information and materials described in subdivisions (a) to
(e), inclusive, of Section 1025.
(2) Other information that the state board determines is necessary
to review the application.
(3) The application fee set pursuant to Section 1525.
(b) The board, after providing notice and opportunity for a
hearing, may approve the lease if, in the judgment of the board, the
lease would not operate to injure the legal users of water or
unreasonably affect fish, wildlife, or other instream beneficial
uses.