Cal. Water Code § 2075 : California Water Code — Water — References In Federal Courts — Acceptance of reference as master or referee of federal court Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session In case suit is brought in a federal court for determination of rights to water within, or partially within, this State, the board may accept a reference of such suit as master or referee for the court. Ca. Water Code § 2075