Article 1. Subjects Of Reference of California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

In any suit brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State for determination of rights to water, the court may order a reference to the board, as referee, of any or all issues involved in the suit.

In any suit brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State for determination of rights to water, the court may refer the suit to the board for investigation of and report upon any or all of the physical facts involved.