Section 4402 Of Chapter 9. Alternative Distribution Procedure From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 9.

. In the event an order or decree of court provides for an allocation among and payment of costs of water distribution by the owners of the rights decreed, the department, in lieu of the procedures provided in the foregoing provisions of this part for allocation and payment of costs, may proceed in accordance with such decree and as hereinafter provided.