Cal. Const. art. X, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of California
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The use of all water now appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for sale, rental, or distribution, is hereby declared to be a public use, and subject to the regulation and control of the State, in the manner to be prescribed by law. (Sec. 5 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.)
The text is copied from the official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. This is the stored text for research. It is not legal advice; check the official source before you rely on it.