Water Code section 20528

“Holder of title” includes a holder of evidence of title and, also, a holder of land under a possessory right acquired by entry or purchase from the United States or the State of California.

Source: Section 20528, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=20528. (updated Jan. 1, 1943; accessed Jun. 29, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/water_code_section_20528

Original Source: Section 20528, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=20528. (last accessed May 12, 2025).