Cal. Const. art. X, § 5
California Constitution Article X, Section 5
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.)