Before making the findings required by Section 1425, the board shall do all of the following:
(a) Review available records, files, and decisions that relate to the availability of water from the source at the proposed point of diversion to serve the proposed temporary diversion and use, and that relate to the rights of downstream users.
(b) Consult with representatives of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(c) Make a field investigation, if necessary or desirable in the opinion of the board.
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 683, Sec. 53. (SB 798) Effective January 1, 2016.)