Practice question
An authority assesses a disputed application while refusing to consider established prior permits and documented adverse effects, solely because the applicant has the legal status required by 15. Which is best?
- Applicant qualification does not excuse considering 16's specified material factors.
- Status alone conclusively determines water availability and effects.
- Earlier permits are expressly prohibited from consideration.
- Adverse effects can never matter.
- The applicant may privately cancel every earlier permit.
Legal references
- Water Code PD1067 Articles5-8 and13-16: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1976/pd_1067_1976.html
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