SECTIONS 2650-2653 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 2650-2653

2650. Within 10 days after the close of the period for filing
objections, the board shall mail copies of the objections to the
claimant or water user against whom the objections are directed and
shall notify by registered mail the persons whose rights are
significantly affected to appear before it at a time and place
specified and at such time and place the objections will be heard.
The time specified shall be as soon as practicable but not less than
15 days from the date of the mailing of the notice of hearing.

2651. The board may adjourn hearings of objections from time to
time upon reasonable notice to all parties in interest.

2652. The costs of taking testimony at a hearing on an objection
shall be borne by the parties thereto as follows: each party shall
pay for the direct examination of his own witness and the
cross-examination of opponent's witness, and the parties shall share
equally for that part of the examination directed by the
representative of the board.

2653. One copy of the transcript of testimony taken at the hearing
shall be furnished to the board at the cost of the parties.