1. (a) If the investigation indicates that a misuse of water has occurred, the board staff shall notify interested persons and allow a reasonable period of time in which to terminate such misuse or demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board staff that misuse has not occurred.
2. (b) At the end of the time set by the board staff, and upon application of any interested person or upon its own motion, the board may hold a hearing to determine if misuse has occurred or continues to occur.
3. (c) If the misuse is alleged to have occurred or to continue to occur in connection with exercise of rights evidenced by a permit or license issued by the board, the board shall notice the hearing as a permit revocation hearing pursuant to Water Code Section 1410.1, or as a license revocation hearing pursuant to Water Code Section 1675.1, as appropriate; or as a preliminary cease and desist order hearing pursuant to Water Code Section 1834.
4. (d) The board may issue an order requiring prevention or termination thereof.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1058, Water Code. Reference: Sections 100, 275, 183, 1051, 1401, 1675.1 and 1834, Water Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 764.11 to Section 857 filed 1-16-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 26.