Section 1704 Of Chapter 10. Change Of Point Of Diversion, Place Of Use, Or Purpose Of Use From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 10.
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. (a) The board, after a hearing, may approve with conditions,
or deny, a petition.
(b) Notice of hearing shall be given by mailing the notice not
less than 20 days before the date of hearing to the petitioner and to
any protestant by registered mail.
(c) (1) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing
prior to approving an unprotested petition.
(2) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing if the
board determines that undisputed facts support the approval of the
petition and there is no disputed issue of material fact.
(3) The board may, but is not required to, hold a hearing prior to
denying a petition, if, after notice, the board determines that the
petition is defective, the petition fails to provide information
requested by the board, or undisputed facts support the denial of the
petition and there is no disputed issue of material fact.