California Water Code Section 10543

When selecting projects and programs pursuant to Division 24 (commencing with Section 78500), Division 26 (commencing with Section 79000), Division 26.5 (commencing with Section 79500), if enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, or as part of any Category A program, as defined in the CALFED Record of Decision, dated August 28, 2000, the department, board, State Department of Health Services, or CALFED, as appropriate, shall include in any set of criteria used to select projects and programs they administer under those divisions or as part of any Category A program, a criterion that provides a benefit for qualified projects or programs.