Article 4. Application To Beneficial Use And Construction Of Works of California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 4.

Actual construction work upon any project shall begin within the time specified in the permit, which time shall not be less than 60 days from the date of the permit.

The construction of the work thereafter and the utilization of water for beneficial purposes shall be prosecuted with due diligence in accordance with this division, the terms of the permit, and the rules and regulations of the board.

The work shall be completed and the water applied to beneficial use in accordance with this division, the rules and regulations of the board, and the terms of the permit and within the period specified in the permit.

(a) The period specified in the permit for beginning construction work, for completion of construction work, for application of the water to beneficial use, or any or all of these periods may, for good cause shown, be extended by the board.
  (b) After any hearing on a petition to extend the period or periods, the board may revoke the permit in accordance with Section 1410.