(a) When the plaintiff files the complaint, the plaintiff shall also lodge with the court both of the following: (1) (A) A draft notice titled âNOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF GROUNDWATER BASIN ADJUDICATIONâ in no less than 20-point font and the following text printed immediately below the draft notice title in no less than 14-point font: âTHIS NOTICE IS IMPORTANT. ANY RIGHTS YOU CLAIM TO PUMP OR STORE GROUNDWATER FROM THE BASIN IDENTIFIED IN THIS NOTICE MAY BE AFFECTED BY A LAWSUIT INITIATED BY THE COMPLAINT SUMMARIZED BELOW. A copy of the complaint may be obtained by contacting the plaintiff or the plaintiffâs attorney identified in this notice. If you claim rights to pump or store groundwater within the basin, either now or in the future, you may become a party to this lawsuit by filing an answer to the lawsuit on or before the deadline specified in this notice. You may file an answer by completing the attached form answer, filing it with the court indicated in this notice, and sending a copy of the form answer to the plaintiff or the plaintiffâs attorney. Failing to participate in this lawsuit could have a significant adverse effect on any right to pump or store groundwater that you may have. You may seek the advice of an attorney in relation to this lawsuit. Such attorney should be consulted promptly. A case management conference in this groundwater basin adjudication proceeding shall occur on the date specified in this notice. If you intend to participate in the groundwater adjudication proceeding to which this notice applies, you are advised to attend the initial case management conference in person or have an attorney represent you at the initial case management conference. Participation requires the production of all information regarding your groundwater use. You must provide this information by the date identified in this notice. A form answer is provided for your convenience. You may fill out the form answer and file it with the court. Should you choose to file the form answer, it will serve as an answer to all complaints and cross-complaints filed in this case.â (B) The following information shall be provided immediately following the text described in subparagraph (A): (i) The name of the basin that is the subject of the comprehensive adjudication and a link to the Internet Web site address where the department has posted a map of the basin. (ii) A space to be completed with the case number assigned to the comprehensive adjudication, and the name and address of the court and department to which the action is assigned. (iii) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the plaintiff, or plaintiffâs attorney, from whom the complaint may be obtained and to whom a copy of the form answer should be sent. (iv) A summary of the causes of action alleged in the complaint and the relief sought. The summary shall not exceed 25 lines. (v) A date by which persons receiving the notice must appear in the comprehensive adjudication. (2) (A) A draft form answer titled âANSWER TO ADJUDICATION COMPLAINTâ in no less than 20-point font and the following text printed immediately below the draft form answer title in no less than 14-point font: âThe undersigned denies all material allegations in the complaint or cross-complaint in this action that seeks to adjudicate rights in the groundwater basin and asserts all applicable affirmative defenses to that complaint.â (B) Notwithstanding any other law, the filing of an answer in the form described in subparagraph (A) in a comprehensive adjudication is sufficient to put at issue all material allegations and applicable affirmative defenses to the complaint in the comprehensive adjudication. If a party intends to seek adjustment of the basinâs boundaries, it shall disclose that intention in the form answer described in subparagraph (A). (b) Within 30 days of the assignment of a judge by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council, the plaintiff shall file a motion f
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