Section 4126 Of Article 2. By Owners Of Reservoirs From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 2.

. If the owner of any reservoir neglects or refuses to construct and maintain the measuring devices provided for in this article after 30 days' notice by the department, the watermaster may open the outlet of the reservoir and the outlet shall not be closed, except by order of the department, until the requirements of the department as to the measuring devices are complied with.