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Local custom is only one factor in judging the reasonableness of a water use, method of use, or diversion; it cannot by itself decide the issue. This section says the coordinated state water conservation, development, and utilization plan is called the “State Water Plan.” The American River Development is included in the State Water Plan. The State may not issue a water appropriation permit for a project that would flood any part of Gold Discovery Site State Park at Coloma unless the issuance is specifically authorized by law. This section gives the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District rights to pursue a federal permit and license, limits water-rights filings and permits for certain South Fork of the American River projects for set periods, and requires some applicants to evaluate alternatives or replace lost uses.

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  1. 22121.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may make special appropriations of water for power purposes, subject to this article and the manner required by law.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22121. Subject to the conditions in this article a district may in the manner required by law make special appropriations of water for power purposes. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  2. 22122.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Water used to generate electric power, to the extent it exceeds the district’s irrigation water use for that time of year, is subject to prior municipal appropriations made in good faith.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22122. Any use of water for generating electric power at any given time of the year which is in excess of the water appropriated and beneficially used for irrigation purposes by the district at that period of the year shall be subject to all prior existing appropriations by any municipal corporation which is proceeding in good faith in the expenditure of money and the construction of works designed to divert the water appropriated. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  3. 22123.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district that sells electric power outside its boundaries must follow reasonable local rules, but not ones stricter than the Public Utilities Commission’s rules; it also may not charge or regulate differently outside the district unless the affected local governing body consents.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22123. Any district providing electric power to areas outside its boundaries shall be subject to reasonable rules, regulations, and orders of the governing body of the city or county area being served, but, in no event, more restrictive than the rules, regulations, and orders of the Public Utilities Commission upon utilities providing electric power to cities or counties. No district may impose rates, rules, regulations, or orders in any such area outside its boundaries which are different from rates, rules, regulations, or orders imposed within the district, except with the consent of the governing body of the affected area. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1374.)
  4. 22124.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Districts that furnish electrical power must comply with Section 8029.5 of the Public Utilities Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22124. Every district furnishing electrical power shall comply with Section 8029.5 of the Public Utilities Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 549, Sec. 5.)
  5. 22140.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. )

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    The board may create or change a plan to provide pension or retirement benefits for district officers, directors, and employees.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. ) ## 22140. The board may establish or modify any existing plan or system, so as to provide for a pension or retirement plan or system for the benefit of officers, including directors, and employees of the district and therein provide for the payment of annuities, pensions, retirement benefits, disability payments and death benefits or any one or more of them. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726.)
  6. 22141.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. )

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    The district may keep its own pension and benefit funds, or provide benefits to eligible officers and employees, or their beneficiaries, through insurance or other approved means.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. ) ## 22141. The district may maintain its own pension, retirement, disability benefit and death benefit fund or may provide for benefits to eligible officers and employees, or their beneficiaries, by means of group insurance, group annuities or other insurance, or by such means as in the opinion of the board will satisfactorily provide an adequate and sure method of meeting the payments contemplated by its plan or system. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726.)
  7. 22143.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. )

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    The article leaves any district’s authority to participate in the State Employees’ Retirement System or a county employees’ retirement system unchanged.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. ) ## 22143. This article does not affect the authority of any district to participate in the State Employees’ Retirement System or any county employees’ retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726.)
  8. 22144.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. )

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    A district that ended a retirement-benefit plan and joined the Public Employees’ Retirement System may adopt a plan to increase benefits for certain former employees, and the payments must come from the district’s general fund.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Pension and Retirement Systems [22140 - 22144] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 726. ) ## 22144. If a district has terminated a plan which did provide retirement benefits and has entered into a contract to participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, it may adopt a plan to increase retirement benefits for former employees who had retired prior to provision being made in the contract with the Public Employees’ Retirement System for past service credit. Such plan shall be designed to provide increased retirement benefits based on cost-of-living changes as determined by the board. Payments shall be from the general fund of the district and shall be limited to the benefits set forth in the terminated plan, plus the cost-of-living increases determined by the board. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 840.)
  9. 22160.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. )

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    The district may provide, maintain, and operate flood-control works and facilities, but it is not required to do so.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. ) ## 22160. The district may, but shall not be required to, provide for, maintain and operate such works and facilities within or without its boundaries as the board may deem necessary to protect the land in, and the property of, the district, from damage by flood or overflow, and may pay the cost and expense thereof out of its general fund or any special fund provided therefor. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352.)
  10. 22161.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. )

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    An irrigation district may contract for flood-control works and may pay related costs, but it is not required to do so.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. ) ## 22161. A district may, but shall not be required to, contract with the United States, the State, or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any person, for the construction, operation or maintenance of works, facilities or operations within or without the district boundaries which the board deems necessary to protect the land in, and property of, the district, from damage by flood or overflow, and may contribute to the cost or expense thereof out of its general fund or any special fund provided therefor. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352.)
  11. 22162.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. )

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    Section 22160 applies only to districts with 200,000 acres or more.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160 - 22162] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352. ) ## 22162. The provisions of Section 22160 apply only to districts containing 200,000 acres or more. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1513.)
  12. 22170.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    This article applies only if an election is called and held under the article and a majority of votes on the proposal are Yes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22170. This article applies only if an election is called and held as provided in this article and a majority of the votes cast on the proposal are “Yes.” (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 340.)
  13. 22171.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    The board may, by resolution and at its discretion, call an election on whether the district should provide sewage disposal service.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22171. The board may in its discretion by resolution call an election to be held in the entire district or only in that portion of the district proposed to be served to determine whether the district should provide for sewage disposal service. The ballots shall contain the following statement of the proposal: “Shall the ____ Irrigation District provide for sewage disposal, or acquire existing sewage disposal facilities, within that portion of its boundaries as hereinafter described not now provided with adequate sewage collection and disposal works.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ballots of any district which is required to obtain the approval of the local agency formation commission before it may provide sewage disposal shall contain the following statement of the proposal: “Shall the ____ Irrigation District provide for sewage disposal, or acquire existing sewage disposal facilities, within that portion of the district, and in the manner, set forth in the proposed application to the ____ Local Agency Formation Commission, dated ____, a copy of which application is on file in the office of the district.” To the right of or below the proposal, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 42. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  14. 22172.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    Ballots must include voter instructions that comply with Section 13204 of the Elections Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22172. The ballots shall include instructions to voters that are consistent with the requirements of Section 13204 of the Elections Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 44. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  15. 22173.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    Voters must vote on the proposal by selecting the target next to either “Yes” or “No.”

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22173. The voters shall vote for or against the proposal by completely selecting the voting target next to either “Yes” or “No,” respectively. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 45. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  16. 22174.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    Election notices must state the election purpose, day, hours, and polling places, and must be posted and published before the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22174. Notice of the election shall specify the purpose of the election and the day, hours, and polling places in each precinct for holding the election, and shall be posted in three public places in each election precinct in the area of the district in which the election is to be held for at least 20 days and published in a newspaper published in the county once a week for at least three successive weeks. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 199.)
  17. 22175.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    The election must be held, and the result determined and declared, as nearly as practicable in line with general district elections.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22175. The election shall be held and the result determined and declared as nearly as practicable in conformity with general district elections. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.)
  18. 22176.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    A district may provide sewage collection, disposal, treatment, and related mains and facilities within all or part of its boundaries.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22176. A district, whether heretofore or hereafter formed, may provide for the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of sewage collection and disposal mains, and sewage treatment and disposal facilities for all or any portion of the lands within its boundaries. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)
  19. 22177.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    A district may charge and collect certain sewage-disposal-related charges, but only within the area to be served.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22177. A district may charge reasonable connection charges to defray in whole or in part the cost of providing sewage disposal service and may levy and collect annual or semiannual charges to cover the cost of maintenance and operation of the sewage disposal system. Any charges authorized by this section shall be made only within the area to be served. If the sewage disposal service is provided to only a portion of the district, the area so served shall bear all costs of the maintenance, operation, and administration of such service. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 199.)
  20. 22178.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    Provisions that apply to irrigation are also to be construed and enforced to apply to sewage disposal in this division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22178. All provisions of the California Irrigation District Act, and of all other acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, applying to irrigation shall, as codified in this division, also be so construed and enforced as to apply to sewage disposal. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)
  21. 22179.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    District officers, agents, and employees have the same powers and duties for sewage disposal as they have for irrigation.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22179. The officers, agents, and employees of districts have the same powers, duties, and liabilities respecting sewage disposal and the acquisition, operation, and control relating to it as they have respecting irrigation in districts. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)
  22. 22180.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. )

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    District boards, officers, agents, and employees must do all necessary and proper acts to build and operate the sewage collection and disposal system.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Sewage Disposal [22170 - 22180] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420. ) ## 22180. The board and the officers, agents, and employees of districts shall do all necessary and proper acts for the construction and operation of its sewage collection and disposal system. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)
  23. 22185.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Recreational Facilities [22185 - 22186] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533. )

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    A district may build, maintain, and run recreational facilities connected to its dams, reservoirs, or other works it owns or controls.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Recreational Facilities [22185 - 22186] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533. ) ## 22185. A district may construct, maintain, and operate recreational facilities in connection with any dams, reservoirs, or other works owned or controlled by the district. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533.)
  24. 22186.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Recreational Facilities [22185 - 22186] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533. )

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    A district may set and collect reasonable charges for public use of its recreational facilities.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Recreational Facilities [22185 - 22186] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533. ) ## 22186. A district may fix and assess reasonable charges for the use of the recreational facilities by members of the public. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 533.)
  25. 22225.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Each district has power to do whatever acts are necessary to carry out this division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22225. Each district has the power generally to perform all acts necessary to carry out fully the provisions of this division. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  26. 22226.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may build the works needed to collect water for the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22226. A district may construct the necessary works for the collection of water for the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  27. 22227.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may acquire water-storage or water-conveyance rights, and may grant those rights to owners or lessees of water-use rights.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22227. A district may acquire the right to store water in any reservoir or to carry water through any conduit not owned or controlled by the district and may grant to any owner or lessee of the right to the use of any water the right to store the water in any reservoir of the district or to carry the water through any conduit of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  28. 22228.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may enter into agreements with persons, public corporations, or agencies to exchange, transfer, or deliver water rights or water.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22228. A district may contract to perform and perform any agreement with any number of persons or public corporations or agencies for the exchange, transfer, or delivery to or by either or both parties of any water right or water. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  29. 22230.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may make and perform necessary contracts to carry out its purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22230. A district may make and perform any necessary contracts to carry out the purposes of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  30. 22231.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may contract to acquire and operate needed or desirable equipment for putting water under its control to beneficial use.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22231. A district by contract may acquire and operate any needed or desirable equipment to put water under its control to any beneficial use. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  31. 22232.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may hire an agriculture expert and other necessary employees to carry out listed district work.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22232. A district may employ an expert in agriculture and related matters and other employees as may be deemed necessary to do any of the following: (a) Supervise the construction of works for the irrigation or protection of land. (b) Advise the owners of land or any persons engaged in farming the land of methods of increasing the productiveness of the land or as to any matters of husbandry. (c) Conduct experiments as prescribed by the board. (d) Perform duties for the general welfare of the people of the district as prescribed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  32. 22233.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district and a county may contract to share and allocate costs for locating, removing, repairing, or relocating facilities on each other’s roads or property.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22233. Any district and any county may enter into a contract agreeing to pay and apportion between them the costs of locating, removing, repairing, or relocating any facilities owned or to be owned by either party on the roads or other property of the other in such proportion and upon such terms as the governing boards of the parties shall determine to be equitable. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1879.)
  33. 22234.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may contract to operate, maintain, or improve ditches and laterals it does not own, if at least two-thirds of the landowners served by those ditches or laterals petition for it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22234. A district may contract to operate, maintain, or improve ditches and laterals not owned by the district upon petition of at least two-thirds of the owners of land served by such ditches or laterals. In order to carry out the purposes of this section, a district may make such contracts as the board deems necessary, including but not limited to loan and repayment contracts, construction contracts, and rental of equipment contracts. The amendment of this section made at the 1963 Regular Session of the Legislature does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of, the pre-existing law. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 524.)
  34. 22235.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may share information with the public about its rights, properties, and activities.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [22225 - 22235] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22235. A district may disseminate information to the public concerning the rights, properties, and activities of the district. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 330.)
  35. 22250.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Districts must apportion water used for irrigation ratably to each landowner, unless this article provides otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22250. All water distributed by districts for irrigation purposes shall except when otherwise provided in this article be apportioned ratably to each landowner upon the basis of the ratio which the last assessment against his land for district purposes bears to the whole sum assessed in the district for district purposes. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  36. 22251.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A landowner may assign, for use within the district, all or part of the water right apportioned under Section 22250.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22251. Any landowner may assign for use within the district his right to the whole or any portion of the water apportioned to him pursuant to Section 22250. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  37. 22252.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a district sets water charges, the water must be distributed equitably to those who offer the required payment, as determined by the board.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22252. When any charges for the use of water are fixed by a district the water for the use of which the charges have been fixed shall be distributed equitably as determined by the board among those offering to make the required payment. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  38. 22252.1.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may set a deadline for water applications, require a cash deposit, and in a shortage may prioritize or limit service.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22252.1. The board by the unanimous vote of all of the directors may specify a date prior to which applications for water for the ensuing irrigation season are to be received for all crops or for annual crops and new plantings and may require a cash deposit not to exceed the water charge for the water applied for, to be made at the time of application for each acre for which application is made. The cash deposit shall in the discretion of the board be forfeited as to each acre not using the water applied for if the district has water available to supply the same. In the event of water shortage the board may with respect to the shortage area in its discretion give preference to or serve only the land for which application was filed prior to the date set and the land for which no application was required. Any date so fixed shall be effective for each year thereafter unless changed by the board if notice thereof is published not later than April 1st in the year in the manner prescribed for the publication of the notice provided for in Section 22252.2. Nothing in this section shall prohibit apportionment of available water to land given preference under this section or otherwise restrict or limit existing powers of the board to control and provide for distribution of water. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 282.)
  39. 22252.2.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A board’s change or fixing of the date does not take effect until notice is published in the required newspaper(s).

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22252.2. The action of a board in fixing or changing any such date shall be ineffective until notice thereof is given by publication once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper published in the district, or if no newspaper is published in the district, then in a newspaper published in the office county, or if no newspaper is published in the office county, then in a newspaper published in any affected county. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 282.)
  40. 22252.3.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may set a deadline for water applications when supplies look inadequate, and the district may use crop-based methods to allocate water, set annual crop water requirements, and impose delivery refusals or penalties for overuse.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22252.3. In any year in which the board determines that the water supplies of the district will be inadequate to provide water in a quantity furnished in years of average precipitation, the board may specify a date prior to which applications for water for the ensuing irrigation season are to be received. In districts where meters or other volumetric measuring instruments or facilities are not available or are inadequate to measure substantially all agricultural water deliveries, the district may establish annual water requirements in the district for growing each type of crop grown in the district, accept such applications for water based on proposed crops to be grown and acreage of each such proposed crop, and determine the quantity of water apportioned under Sections 22250, 22251, 22252, and 22252.1 expressed in terms of acreage of each type of proposed crop to be served. In such a district, the district may refuse to deliver water to, or assess penalties on, the landowner who uses such water on a greater acreage of such crops than such landowner’s share of the estimated available water will bring to maturity based on the requirements established for growing such crops in the district. In establishing annual water requirements for growing particular types of crops, as authorized in this section, the district, with respect to those crops which ordinarily require periodic irrigation, may designate the number of irrigation runs and the amount of water to be allocated to each such run with respect to each crop and may give the water user water credits measured by the designated irrigation runs with respect to each such crop as to which the water user has notified the district he intends to underirrigate. This section provides a means of measuring the allocation of water to lands based on the type of crop grown and does not authorize a district to designate the crops to be grown on such land. Nothing in this section shall prohibit or limit the apportionment of available water to land given preference under Section 22252.1 or this section or to otherwise restrict or limit existing powers of the district to control and provide for distribution of water. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 78.)
  41. 22253.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a mutual water company has been formed to supply certain land within a district, the district may contract for water delivery for that land only through that company.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22253. When a mutual water company has been formed to furnish water to certain specified land within a district, the district may contract for the delivery of water for the specified land through the mutual water company only. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  42. 22254.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a district is delivering water to a mutual water company, the water must be apportioned on a basis the board finds equitable and in the best interests of everyone concerned.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22254. If a district has contracted to deliver and is delivering water to a mutual water company for distribution to territory served by the latter, the water shall be apportioned on a basis found by the board to be equitable and for the best interests of all persons concerned. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  43. 22255.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The district board may regulate irrigation water use and may require drainage facilities, and may limit water application to overhead sprinkling in certain risky soil or elevation conditions.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22255. When its board deems it in the best interests of the district, the district may regulate the amount of water to be used to irrigate crops within the district when seepage from the irrigation would damage adjacent land inside or outside of the district or may require as a condition precedent to the delivery of water the construction of adequate drainage facilities to prevent damage to the adjacent land. Whenever the board finds, with respect to land for which there is no existing system for the application of water for the irrigation thereof, that the character of the soil or elevation of the land to be supplied water from the district water supply is such that the application of such water thereto by flooding is likely to require the use of excess quantities of water or to create a hazardous seepage or drainage problem, the board may limit the application of such water to that land to application through overhead sprinkling systems so designed and operated to prevent the use of excess quantities of water, or the creation of a hazardous seepage or drainage problem. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1563.)
  44. 22256.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may refuse to furnish water to land it owns by collector’s deed or land tied to an outstanding unredeemed certificate of sale for unpaid district assessments.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22256. A district may refuse to furnish water to any land to which it holds title by virtue of collector’s deeds to the district or to any or all land on which the district has an outstanding unredeemed certificate of sale for the nonpayment of a district assessment. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 673.)
  45. 22257.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Each irrigation district must adopt equitable water-distribution rules and make them available in printed form. The district may also refuse water delivery through unsuitable ditches or defective gates, and may require repairs before continuing service.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22257. Each district shall establish equitable rules for the distribution and use of water, which shall be printed in convenient form for distribution in the district. A district may refuse to deliver water through a ditch which is not clean or not in suitable condition to prevent waste of water and may determine through which of two or more available ditches it will deliver water. A district may close a defective gate in a community water distribution system used for irrigation purposes and may refuse to deliver water through the defective gate if the landowner fails to repair the gate or outlet to the satisfaction of the district within a reasonable time after receipt of notice from the board through its authorized water superintendent, manager or ditch tender to repair the gate or outlet. Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section may include, with respect to land for which there is no existing system for the application of water for the irrigation thereof, the limitation of the use of water for irrigation furnished by the district to an overhead sprinkling system where such method of irrigation will conserve water and prevent excess seepage or the creation of drainage problems. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1563.)
  46. 22258.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district in this situation may regulate how water furnished outside its boundaries is used.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22258. A district required by law or provisions of agreements under which all or part of the water supply of the district was acquired to furnish water outside its boundaries to consumers whose rights to service were at the time the supply of water was acquired by the district enforceable by reason of their status as persons of the class for whose benefit the water was appropriated or dedicated may regulate the use of water so furnished. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  47. 22259.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    An irrigation district may contract to lease or sell surplus water, or surplus water no longer needed within the district, if its board decides that doing so is in the district’s best interests.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22259. If its board deems it to be for the best interests of the district, a district may enter into a contract for the lease or sale of any surplus water or use of surplus water not then necessary for use within the district, for use either within or without the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  48. 22261.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This article does not authorize the sale of any water right.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22261. Nothing in this article authorizes the sale of any water right. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  49. 22262.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Use permitted under this article does not create a right in water or a water right owned by the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22262. No right in any water or water right owned by the district shall be acquired by use permitted under this article. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  50. 22263.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A person may not divert water from a stream or conduit if it would harm someone with an interest in that water, unless previous compensation has been ascertained and paid.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22263. Nothing contained in this division authorizes any person to divert the water of any stream or conduit from its channel to the detriment of any person having any interest in the stream, conduit, or the water therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  51. 22264.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Chapter 4 of the Health and Safety Code generally does not apply to districts, except in specific areas where the State Department of Health Services gives written notice. In agricultural areas with only incidental domestic service, the department may direct districts and consumers to take reasonable and feasible steps to keep domestic water safe.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250 - 22264] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22264. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116275) of Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code shall not apply to districts except in specific areas concerning which the State Department of Health Services gives written notice to the district. In areas where the service rendered by the district is primarily agricultural and domestic service is only incidental thereto, the State Department of Health Services may prescribe reasonable and feasible action to be taken by the district and the consumers to insure that their domestic water will not be injurious to health. Municipal and public corporations or utilities, other than a district, that distribute water within a district are not excepted from Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116275) of Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code by this section. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 453. Effective September 29, 1996.)
  52. 22280.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    An irrigation district may charge for services it provides instead of, or partly instead of, levying assessments, and must follow notice, protest, and hearing procedures for new, increased, or extended assessments.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22280. Any district may in lieu in whole or in part of levying assessments fix and collect charges for any service furnished by the district, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) (1) Use, sale, or lease of water, which may include, pursuant to the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code, a standby charge whether the water is actually used or not. (2) If the procedures set forth in this section as it read at the time a standby charge was established were followed, the district may, by resolution, continue the charge pursuant to this section in successive years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, the district shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code. (b) Delivery of water for irrigation in excess of a specified quantity per unit of land. (c) Water and the service thereof required by law or provisions of agreements under which all or part of the water supply of the district was acquired to be furnished outside its boundaries to consumers whose rights to service were at the time the supply of water was acquired by the district enforceable by reason of their status as persons of the class for whose benefit the water was appropriated or dedicated. (d) Use of water for power purposes. (e) Sale of electric power. (f) Connections to new pipelines or extensions of existing pipelines required to serve water to lands in the district not adjacent to existing distribution works and which have been constructed in whole or in part at the expense of the district. (g) Services performed under contracts made pursuant to Section 22234. (h) Use of water for groundwater recharge. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  53. 22281.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may charge higher water-service rates for land that is not subject to district assessment, compared with similar service to other land in the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22281. A district may charge higher rates for the service of water to any land that is not subject to assessment by the district than is charged other land in the district for similar service. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  54. 22281.1.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may charge for connecting to new or expanded pipelines built partly or wholly at district expense, and the amount should closely match the share of construction cost tied to the area served.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22281.1. A district may establish a charge for the right to connect to new pipelines or extensions of existing pipelines constructed in whole or in part at the expense of the district in such amounts as in the opinion of the board will reimburse the district for the cost of construction advanced by the district. The connection charge shall be as nearly as possible an amount equal to that proportion of the cost of construction of the new pipeline or extension that the area to be served by the connection bears to the total area to be served by the new pipeline or extension. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1180.)
  55. 22282.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If charges for a service under this division have been fixed, they may be payable in advance.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22282. Whenever any charges for any service provided for by this division have been fixed, they may be made payable in advance. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  56. 22282.1.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may refuse service to land if past-due charges for services already provided to that land have not been paid within a reasonable time.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22282.1. A district may refuse service to any land if outstanding charges for services already rendered such land have not been paid within a reasonable time. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 673.)
  57. 22283.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may make reasonable rules to carry out this article.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22283. A district may prescribe reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of this article. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  58. 22284.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may adopt a rule allowing delinquent service charges under Section 22280 to be collected using the procedures in Section 25806.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Charges [22280 - 22284] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22284. A district may prescribe by rule that when any charges fixed for services under Section 22280 become delinquent, the charges may be collected in accordance with procedures specified in Section 25806. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1052, Sec. 1.)
  59. 22335.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    During certain district construction funded by bond proceeds, the department may access construction documents and must from time to time make investigations and reports to the board when it deems that action in the public or district interest.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22335. During the construction of any works of a district to be paid for out of the proceeds of any bond issue, the department shall have access to all plans, specifications, and records of the construction and shall from time to time make any investigations and reports to the board the department deems to be in the interest of the public or of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1020, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  60. 22336.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The secretary must send the department copies of work-progress reports and a statement of amounts paid, within one week after each regular board meeting, while the work is being constructed from district bond proceeds.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22336. During the construction of any work to be paid for out of the proceeds of the sale of any bonds of any district, the secretary shall within one week after each regular meeting of the board forward to the department copies of all reports made to the board as to the progress of the work and a statement of the amounts paid for any part of the work. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  61. 22337.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Each year, after the district’s financial condition statement is published, the board must send specified papers to the department, and the department must examine them and report any suggestions it considers proper.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22337. The board immediately after the publication of the statement of the financial condition of the district each year shall send all of the following papers to the department, which shall examine them and report to the board any suggestions it deems proper: (a) A copy of the financial statement. (b) A report stating the general condition of any works constructed or acquired by the district. (c) A statement of whether or not the plan of irrigation adopted by the district is being successfully carried out. (d) A statement of any other matters which the board deems proper. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  62. 22338.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The department may examine any district’s affairs, ask the district authorities for information, and make reports it considers advisable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Powers [22225 - 22338] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Supervision by Department [22335 - 22338] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22338. The department may at any time make an examination of the affairs of any district or call upon the authorities of the district for any information it desires and make any report thereon it deems advisable. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  63. 22425.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may acquire any property or property interest, by any means, to carry out its purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22425. A district may acquire by any means any property or interest in property to carry out its purposes, including any of the following: (a) Property for the construction, improvement, and operation of works in this state or in any other state or in a foreign nation. (b) Works being constructed. (c) Stock of domestic or foreign corporations owning water, water rights, canals, water works, franchises, concessions, or rights. (d) Works by which land has been or may be supplied with water for irrigation. (e) Property not otherwise authorized herein that may be required as a condition to obtaining state financial assistance for local projects as set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 12880), of Part 6, Division 6, of the Water Code. (f) Public buildings and grounds. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 582.)
  64. 22426.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The district may acquire property needed for its purposes and may hold it even if the property is subject to existing liens, encumbrances, or obligations.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22426. Any property necessary for the purposes of the district may be acquired by the district and held subject to any liens, incumbrances, or obligations on it at the time of its acquisition. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  65. 22427.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may acquire the right to flood or otherwise interfere with property when its works would cause flooding or other interference.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22427. If any road, railroad, canal, or other property subject or devoted to public use will become subject to flooding or other interference by reason of the construction or proposed construction of any works of a district, the district may acquire the right to flood or otherwise interfere with the property, whether or not it is publicly or privately owned. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  66. 22428.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a judgment or agreement requires relocation of a road, railroad, canal, or similar public-use property, the district may acquire the property needed and transfer the relocated property as required.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22428. If by a judgment or agreement a district is required to relocate any road, railroad, canal, or other property subject or devoted to public use, the district may acquire all property necessary to comply with the agreement or judgment and make conveyances of the relocated road, railroad, canal, or other property to comply with the agreement or judgment. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  67. 22429.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district is granted the right to locate, construct, and maintain its works on land owned by the State.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22429. The right is hereby granted to locate, construct, and maintain any of the works of a district on any land which is now or hereafter owned by the State. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  68. 22430.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    All water and water rights belonging to the State within each district are dedicated and set apart for that district’s uses and purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22430. There is given, dedicated, and set apart for the uses and purposes of each district all water and water rights belonging to this State within the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  69. 22431.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may build works across certain public-use property if it does so safely, and it must restore the crossed property close to its former condition.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22431. A district may construct any works across any watercourse, road, railway, conduit, or other property subject or devoted to public use in a manner that will afford security to life and property. The district shall restore the property crossed as near as may be to its former state or so as not to have impaired unnecessarily its usefulness. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  70. 22432.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may take a deed or release from a claimant for an interest in property owned or claimed by the district, if its board thinks the terms are in the district’s best interests.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22432. A district may on terms its board deems for the best interests of the district take a deed or release from any claimant, including any other taxing or assessing agency, to any interest in any property owned or claimed by the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  71. 22433.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may buy certain property that has been tax sold or tax deeded to the State if it has a qualifying claim or interest in the property.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22433. A district may purchase pursuant to law property tax sold or tax deeded to the State on which the district has a claim, lien, or deed for unpaid assessments or any right, title, interest, or claim. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  72. 22434.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may, if its board thinks it is in the district’s best interest, discharge certain overlapping tax or assessment liens and buy certain outstanding tax or assessment titles.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22434. Any district when it appears to its board to be for the best interest of the district may discharge with or without compromise any overlapping tax or assessment liens equal or superior in rank to those of the district existing on any property to which the district has title and may purchase any outstanding tax or assessment titles existing on the property equal or superior in rank to the title of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  73. 22435.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may use its funds to carry out Section 22434 and may buy written evidence of indebtedness from overlapping taxing or assessing agencies for that purpose.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22435. A district may notwithstanding any other provisions of this division use any of its funds to carry out the provisions of Section 22434 and may with these funds purchase written evidences of indebtedness of overlapping taxing or assessing agencies for this purpose. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  74. 22436.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may take conveyances, leases, contracts, or other assurances in its own name for property it acquires.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22436. A district may in its name take conveyances, leases, contracts, or other assurances for all property acquired by it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  75. 22437.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may hold, use, acquire, manage, sell, or lease property as allowed by this division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22437. The title to all property acquired by a district is held in trust for its uses and purposes. The district may hold, use, acquire, manage, sell, or lease the property as provided in this division. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  76. 22438.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district that owns an easement for an open canal or other water conveyance facility gets a secondary easement for maintenance, repair, cleaning, operation, and control, and landowners or lessees may use the surface if they do not unreasonably interfere.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425 - 22438] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22438. (a) A district which is the owner of an easement for an open canal or other water conveyance facility for the transportation of water across lands not owned by the district, other than an easement evidenced by a written grant or judgment providing a legal description of the easement, has a secondary easement on each side of the open canal or other water conveyance facility for the maintenance, repair, cleaning, operation, and control of the open canal or other water conveyance facility and other use as may reasonably be required by the district in exercising those rights and in the maintenance, repair, cleaning, and operation of that easement and open canal or other water conveyance facility with equipment owned by, or available to, the district for that use at the time the rights are exercised. The duration of the secondary easement shall be for as long as the district, or its successors or assigns, continues to own the open canal or other water conveyance facility easement regardless of what use has or has not been made of the secondary easement. (b) The owner or any lessee of the land upon which a secondary easement is located may use the surface of the land upon which the secondary easement is located for his or her own purposes to the extent that use does not unreasonably interfere with the district’s ownership or use of the secondary easement or the open canal or other water conveyance facility easement. Any encroachment or obstruction placed or permitted upon the secondary easement by the owner or any lessee of the land, which unreasonably interferes with the secondary easement or the open canal or other water conveyance facility easement, may be removed by the district at the owner’s or lessee’s expense, or by legal action filed by the district. (c) This section shall not be construed to limit the right of a district or of any person to acquire any easement by prescription or condemnation or to enter into a written agreement concerning an easement or secondary easement upon terms agreed to by the parties. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 454, Sec. 2.)
  77. 22456.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The district may use eminent domain to take property needed to carry out its purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22456. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary to carry out its purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 582.)
  78. 22457.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a landowner and a district cannot agree on payment, crossing location, or related matters, those issues are to be decided through eminent domain proceedings.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22457. If the owner of any land, easement, or franchise to be crossed by works of a district can not agree with the district as to payment, location of the crossing, or any other matters in connection therewith, they shall be determined as in a proceeding in eminent domain. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  79. 22458.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If eminent domain gives a right to flood or otherwise interfere with certain property, the court may order the district to relocate that property if public convenience requires it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Eminent Domain [22456 - 22458] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22458. If a right to flood or otherwise interfere with any road, railroad, canal, or other property is acquired by eminent domain, the judgment may, if the court finds that the public convenience requires it, direct the district to relocate the road, railroad, canal, or other property in accordance with plans prescribed by the court. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  80. 22475.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Every district is given the right to build and run electric light and power lines along, over, under, or across roads, railways, or conduits, so long as it is done safely for life and property.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22475. There is granted to every district the right to construct and operate in a manner affording security for life and property electric light and power lines along, over, under, or upon any road or across any railway or conduit which the route of the lines intersects or runs along. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  81. 22476.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may not build or run electric light and power lines on a road within a city unless the city’s governing body gives permission.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22476. A district may not construct and operate electric light and power lines along, over, under, or upon any road within any city unless permission to do so is granted by the governing body of the city, which in so doing may impose reasonable conditions upon the proposed use. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  82. 22477.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Permission under Section 22476 is not required in the stated road-location circumstances.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22477. Permission pursuant to Section 22476 is not necessary where the road to be used is a convenient part of the route of the lines and at the time construction of the lines was commenced or the plans for them were adopted was located in territory not within an organized city. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  83. 22478.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district building lines under this article must restore any intersected road, railway, or conduit to usable condition as nearly as possible.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Power Lines on Public Property [22475 - 22478] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22478. A district constructing lines pursuant to this article shall restore the road, railway, or conduit intersected to its former state of usefulness as near as possible. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  84. 225.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may conduct water-resource surveys and investigations, must cooperate with federal departments when possible and in the state’s best interest, and may continue the work with the Governor’s consent if money is available outside a cooperative contract.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 225. The department may carry on topographic surveys and investigations into matters pertaining to the water resources of the State along the lines of hydrography, hydroeconomics, and the use and distribution of water for agricultural purposes, and to that end, where possible and to the best interest of the State, shall enter into contracts for cooperation with the different departments of the Federal Government. The department, with the consent of the Governor, may maintain and continue such surveys and investigations where there is available money not covered by cooperative contract. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  85. 22500.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may sell or lease property if its board resolves that the property is no longer needed for district purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22500. When a board determines by resolution entered upon the minutes that any property of the district is no longer necessary for district purposes, the district may for a valuable consideration sell or lease the property upon terms that appear to the board to be for the best interests of the district. Sales and leases authorized under this section include sales and leases to the State and to cities, counties, districts and other political subdivisions of the State. (Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 341.)
  86. 22501.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may lease mineral or hydrocarbon production rights in property it holds, if the board first finds the lease can be done without interfering with district use of the property.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22501. A district may lease the right to produce any minerals or hydrocarbons in any property held by it upon the terms the board deems most beneficial to the district after the board has found by a resolution entered in its minutes that the lease may be carried out without interfering with the use of the property for district purposes. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  87. 22502.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    District conveyances and leases must be executed by the secretary and president, and they must follow a board resolution.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22502. All conveyances and leases of district property shall be executed by the secretary and president on behalf of the district in accordance with a resolution of the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  88. 22503.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may dispose of property it acquired through a collector’s deed, but only on board-approved terms and price; instruments must be executed and acknowledged by the president and secretary.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22503. A district may sell, convey, lease, give and take options and contracts of sale upon, and otherwise deal with property acquired by it through a collector’s deed, including sale to a former owner or holder, on terms and at a price approved by its board. Instruments to accomplish the same shall be executed and acknowledged by the president and secretary. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  89. 22505.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may lease its property when the lease benefits the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22505. A district may lease any of its property to the State of California, a public agency of the State, a city, county, district, or other political subdivision of the State, whenever such a lease will benefit the district. Property may be so leased for monetary consideration or other benefit to the district without publishing notice or receiving bids if the board, by resolution entered upon its minutes, determines that the leasing is for the best interests of the district and will not interfere with the use of the property by the district for district purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 657.)
  90. 22506.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may lease property for a use that does not conflict with district purposes if the board approves it by resolution entered in the minutes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Disposition of Property [22500 - 22506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22506. When a board determines by resolution entered upon the minutes that any property of the district may be leased for a use or purpose that will not interfere with or be inconsistent with district uses or purposes, the district may, for a valuable consideration, lease the property for such use or purpose upon terms that appear to the board to be for the best interests of the district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 204.)
  91. 22525.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This article creates a separate leasing method and applies only to leases made under it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22525. This article provides an independent method of leasing and its provisions apply only to leases made pursuant to it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  92. 22526.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may lease part or all of its works if the lease will benefit the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22526. A district may lease part or all of its works whenever the leasing will benefit the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  93. 22527.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If the board plans to lease district works, it must give notice at least three weeks before the lease is made, by publishing the notice at least once in a newspaper published in the principal county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22527. When the board contemplates the leasing of the works of the district, it shall give notice thereof at least three weeks prior to the making of the lease, by publication at least once in some newspaper published in the principal county. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  94. 22528.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A lease of works must be made to the highest bidder, and all bids may be rejected.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22528. The lease shall be made to the highest bidder, but any and all bids may be rejected. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  95. 22529.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A lease of works must not interfere with prior rights established by law.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22529. The lease shall not interfere with any prior rights established by law. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  96. 22530.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board must require a good and sufficient bond to secure the lessees’ faithful performance of the lease.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525 - 22530] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22530. A good and sufficient bond shall be required by the board to secure the faithful performance of the lease by the lessees. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  97. 22550.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This article applies only to leases made under it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22550. The provisions of this article apply only to leases made pursuant to it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  98. 22551.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may lease water it controls for mechanical purposes if doing so does not increase expenditure and is consistent with the district’s purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22551. Whenever a district in the development of its works has the opportunity without increased expenditure to lease for mechanical purposes not inconsistent with the district’s purposes the use of water controlled by it, it may do so. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  99. 22552.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If the board wants to lease the use of water, it must first pass a resolution of intention.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22552. Whenever the board desires to lease the use of water it shall pass a resolution of intention to do so. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  100. 22553.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The secretary must publish notice of the intention for at least 20 days after the resolution is passed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22553. Immediately after the passage of the resolution the secretary shall give notice of the intention, by publication for at least 20 days in one newspaper published in each affected county if a newspaper is published in it, and, if not, in any newspaper the board selects, and if the board thinks proper, in any other newspapers the board selects. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  101. 22554.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The notice of intention to lease water use must state that sealed proposals will be received, the lease will go to the highest responsible bidder, and when and where proposals will be opened.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22554. The notice of intention to lease the use of water shall state all of the following: (a) The board will receive sealed proposals for the lease. (b) The lease will be let to the highest responsible bidder. (c) The time and place of opening the proposals. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  102. 22555.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board must open the proposals to lease the use of water in public at the appointed time and place.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22555. At the time and place appointed the board shall open in public the proposals to lease the use of water. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  103. 22556.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may award the lease in parts or as a whole to the highest responsible bidder, or it may reject any or all proposals and readvertise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22556. As soon after opening the proposals as may be convenient the board may let the lease in portions or as a whole to the highest responsible bidder or may reject any or all proposals and readvertise for proposals. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  104. 22557.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Rent for a water-use lease may change from year to year if the lease says so, and it must be paid twice a year.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22557. The rental accruing upon a lease of the use of water may vary from year to year as specified in the lease and shall be payable semi-annually on the thirtieth day of December and thirtieth day of June of each year. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  105. 22558.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If rental is not paid on the fixed day, the rental due doubles; if it still is unpaid for 90 more days, the lease is forfeited to the district along with the lessee’s works.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22558. If at any time the rental is not paid on the day fixed, the amount of the rental due shall be doubled, and if not paid within the next succeeding 90 days, the lease shall be forfeited to the district, together with any and all works constructed, owned, used, or controlled by the lessee. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  106. 22559.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Money collected on a lease must be paid into the district treasury and then allocated to funds the board considers advisable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22559. All money collected on a lease shall be paid into the district treasury and be apportioned to any funds the board deems advisable. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  107. 22560.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    When a lease is let, the board may require the lessee to provide a bond or other guaranty of good faith.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22560. Upon the letting of any lease, the board may require the lessee to execute a bond for the faithful performance of the covenants of the lease or give such other guaranty of good faith as in its judgment may be necessary. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  108. 22561.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A lease under this section may run for up to 25 years.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Property [22425 - 22561] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Water Leases for Mechanical Purposes [22550 - 22561] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22561. The lease may be for a period not exceeding 25 years. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  109. 226.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may investigate water bodies and conditions, collect diversion and use records, supervise water distribution, and study water use rates, alone or with others.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 226. The department, either independently or in co-operation with any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, may do any of the following: (a) Conduct investigations of all or any portion of any stream, stream system, lake or other body of water. (b) Investigate either or both surface and underground water conditions. (c) Collect records of diversion and use of water. (d) Supervise distribution of water in accordance with agreements and court orders therefor. (e) Conduct investigations of the rate of use of water for various purposes and considering various soil conditions. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 2090.)
  110. 22650.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may start and continue legal actions to carry out its purposes or protect its interests, and may defend itself in any case brought against it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22650. A district may commence and maintain any actions and proceedings to carry out its purposes or protect its interests and may defend in any action or proceeding brought against it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  111. 22651.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may sue, appear, and defend in actions or proceedings, either personally or through attorneys, in the district’s name.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22651. In all actions or proceedings the board may sue, appear, and defend in person or by attorneys and in the name of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  112. 22651.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A court action challenging certain district electric rates or charges must be started within 120 days of the ordinance, resolution, or motion’s effective date, unless subdivision (b) applies.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22651.5. (a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), any judicial action or proceeding against a district to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul an ordinance, resolution, or motion fixing or changing a rate or charge for an electric commodity or an electric service furnished by the district and adopted on or after July 1, 2000, shall be commenced within 120 days of the effective date of that ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) The statute of limitations specified in subdivision (a) does not apply to any judicial action or proceeding filed pursuant to Chapter 13.7 (commencing with Section 54999) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code to protest or challenge a rate or charge or to seek the refund of a capital facilities fee if the notice and disclosure requirements of Section 54999.35 of the Government Code have not been followed. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 146, Sec. 8. Effective July 21, 2000.)
  113. 22652.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A summons for a district may be served by serving either the secretary or a majority of the elected directors.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22652. Service of summons upon a district may be made by serving it upon either the secretary or a majority of the directors elected. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  114. 22653.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Bondholders must join certain district actions before the case can be started or kept going.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22653. Before an action or proceeding by the holders of bonds of a district to compel or restrain the doing of an act by the district or its board may be commenced or maintained, the holders of 10 per cent or more of the outstanding bonds of the district shall join in the action or proceeding as plaintiffs, petitioners, or applicants for the relief sought. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  115. 22654.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may bring, continue, join, settle, and pay the costs of actions or proceedings about water ownership or use within the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22654. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, compromise, and assume the costs of any action or proceeding involving or affecting the ownership or use of waters or water rights within the district used or useful for any purpose of the district or of benefit to any land. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 226.)
  116. 22655.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may bring, defend, join, or settle legal actions about interference with the natural flow of streams or subterranean water supplies.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650 - 22655] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22655. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, defend, and compromise actions and proceedings to prevent interference with or diminution of the natural flow of any stream or natural or artificially created subterranean supply of waters which may: (a) Be used or be useful for any purpose of the district. (b) Be of common benefit to the land or its inhabitants. (c) Endanger the inhabitants or the land. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 227.)
  117. 22670.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Validating Proceedings [22670- 22670.] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1538. )

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    This section says an action may be brought to determine whether certain long-term contracts, assessments, or bonds are valid.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Validating Proceedings [22670- 22670.] ( Article 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1538. ) ## 22670. An action to determine the validity of any contract entered into for a period of more than three years or the levy of any assessment or of bonds, including whether or not the bonds when delivered to the person entitled to them under the terms of a contract will or do constitute valid obligations of the district as against all persons, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 740, Sec. 1.)
  118. 227.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may investigate reservoir opportunities and related water supply and irrigation feasibility, and may estimate project costs.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 227. The department may investigate any natural situation available for reservoirs or reservoir systems for gathering and distributing flood or other water not under beneficial use in any stream, stream system, lake, or other body of water. The department may ascertain the feasibility of projects for such reservoirs or reservoir systems, the supply of water that may thereby be made available, and the extent and character of the areas that may be thereby irrigated. The department may estimate the cost of such projects. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  119. 22727.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Public Liability [22727- 22727.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Claims for money or damages against the district are governed by specified Government Code provisions, unless those provisions or other expressly applicable statutes or regulations provide otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Public Liability [22727- 22727.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22727. All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)
  120. 22750.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a controversy concerns damage to water rights in land sold or deeded to the State, the State disclaims interest and the local district may make a final settlement.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22750. In all controversies involving any damage to any and all water rights of any land which is heretofore or hereafter tax-sold or tax-deeded to the State, the State disclaims any interest in the controversy and authorizes the district within which the land is situated to make a final settlement of the controversy. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  121. 22751.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This section limits claimed damages to losses occurring before the State’s tax deed was executed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22751. The damages claimed in a controversy defined by this article are those occurring prior to the execution of the tax deed to the State. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  122. 22752.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Money collected in the settlement must be used for district purposes, and the board may allocate it to funds it considers advisable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22752. The money collected in the settlement pursuant to this article shall be paid into the treasury of the district for district purposes and be apportioned to any funds the board deems advisable. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  123. 22753.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A controversy settled under this article must be settled on terms satisfactory to the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22753. The settlement of a controversy defined by this article shall be upon terms satisfactory to the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  124. 22754.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Proceedings under this article do not impair the State’s tax title to the affected land.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22754. The tax title of the State to the land involved remains wholly unimpaired by proceedings had pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  125. 22762.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The provision says an action challenging the validity of the Quantification Settlement Agreement, or an action about a contract that implements or is referenced in that agreement, may be brought under Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Controversies [22650 - 22762] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Settlement of Damages to Water Rights of State Land [22750 - 22762] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22762. An action to determine the validity of the Quantification Settlement Agreement defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1 of Chapter 617 of the Statutes of 2002, or any action regarding a contract entered into that implements, or is referenced in, that Quantification Settlement Agreement, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 314. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  126. 228.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must gather and correlate information and data for an annual forecast of seasonal water crop, including snow surveys.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 228. The department shall gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop, including the making of snow surveys, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, State, Federal, or other agency. (Amended by Stats. 1943, Ch. 373.)
  127. 22825.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Introduction [22825 - 22826] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This chapter applies only to irrigation districts that contain 500,000 acres or more.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Introduction [22825 - 22826] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22825. The provisions of this chapter apply only to districts containing 500,000 acres or more. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  128. 22826.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Introduction [22825 - 22826] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Districts with 500,000 acres or more must follow this division, unless this chapter provides otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Introduction [22825 - 22826] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22826. Except as provided in this chapter every district containing 500,000 acres or more shall be governed by the provisions of this division. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  129. 22840.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district director may receive a salary set by a board ordinance if the ordinance is subject to referendum and the salary does not exceed a county supervisor’s salary.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22840. (a) Each director of a district may receive a salary fixed by an ordinance that is subject to referendum and adopted by the board in an amount that does not exceed the salary of a member of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. (b) The adoption of an ordinance pursuant to subdivision (a) is subject to Sections 20203, 20204, 20205, 20206, and 20207. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 427, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  130. 22840.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may choose a chairperson and may also choose a vice chairperson; the vice chairperson can perform the chairperson’s duties when the chairperson is absent or unable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22840.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may elect a chairperson from its members and may elect, in addition to a chairperson, a vice chairperson who shall have the power to perform all the duties of the chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, or in the event of his or her inability to perform those duties. If the board elects a chairperson or vice chairperson, any reference to president or vice president in any provision of this division, other than this chapter, means the chairperson or vice chairperson of the board. The board may, in this case, designate a chief staff person to be known as the president. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 577, Sec. 1.)
  131. 22841.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A 500,000-acre-or-larger irrigation district board may move its general district election to the statewide direct primary election day and consolidate the elections.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22841. Notwithstanding Section 1304 of the Elections Code, the board of an irrigation district containing 500,000 acres or more may designate that the general district election shall be held on the day provided for the statewide direct primary election in Section 1201 of the Elections Code and consolidated with the statewide primary election, and thereafter all references to odd-numbered years with respect to those elections shall mean even-numbered years as nearly as may be applicable. A designation by the board changing the date of a general district election pursuant to this section shall be adopted by resolution of the board and filed with the county clerk of the principal county at least 90 days before the date of the next district general election that would occur had the designation not been made and at least 90 days before the next statewide direct primary election provided for in Section 1201 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 231. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  132. 22841.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    For irrigation districts of 500,000 acres or more, the board must align division boundary changes with county election precincts as closely as practicable and keep divisions as equal in population as practicable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22841.5. In an irrigation district containing 500,000 acres or more, the board shall, when changing the boundaries of the divisions of the district pursuant to Section 21605, make such boundaries coincide with general county election precincts as nearly as may be practicable while keeping such divisions as nearly equal in population as may be practicable. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 195.)
  133. 22842.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may create divisions or departments, appoint department heads, classify employees, set employment terms, and fix salaries and expenses.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22842. The board may: (a) Provide for and create divisions or departments for management and operating purposes. (b) Appoint department heads. (c) Classify and reclassify employees. (d) Fix the duties, terms, and time of employment. (e) Provide for and fix salaries, compensation, and expenses of department heads, executives, and employees. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 70.)
  134. 22843.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Department heads, executives, and employees serve at the board’s will.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22843. All department heads, executives, and employees shall hold their employment at the will of the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  135. 22844.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board must elect an assessor and a collector, and after 12 p.m. on December 31, 1971, a treasurer. The board also must fix and alter their compensation.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22844. The board shall: (a) Elect an assessor and a collector, and on and after 12 p.m. on December 31, 1971, elect a treasurer, each of whom shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. (b) Fix and alter their respective compensations. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 33.)
  136. 22845.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The treasurer, assessor, and collector must each take and file the oath of office with the secretary and give a bond to the district if required by the board.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22845. The treasurer, assessor, and collector shall each qualify by taking and filing with the secretary the oath of office and shall give a bond to the district as required by the board. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 33.)
  137. 22846.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The collector’s bond must be at least $50,000, and a surety company authorized to do business in the state must execute it at the district’s expense. If estimated district gross revenue for the fiscal year is not more than $50,000, the bond may instead equal that estimated revenue.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22846. The bond of the collector shall be in the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more and shall be executed at the expense of the district by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, except if the gross revenue estimated by the board to be received by such district during the fiscal year does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), in which case the bond of the collector may be the sum of such estimated gross annual revenue of the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 538.)
  138. 22846.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The treasurer’s bond must be set at a sum determined under another article of this division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22846.5. The bond of the treasurer shall be in a sum determined pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 (commencing with Section 21140) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of this division. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 33.)
  139. 22847.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board may appoint one person to serve as assessor, treasurer, and collector, or separate those offices and appoint someone to each one.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22847. The board may: (a) Appoint one person to hold the offices of assessor, treasurer, and collector. (b) Segregate the offices and appoint a person to fill each office. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 33.)
  140. 22848.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    One person may hold any or all of the listed offices: president, secretary, treasurer, assessor, and collector.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22848. The same person may hold the office of president, secretary, treasurer, assessor, and collector, or any of those offices. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 577, Sec. 2.)
  141. 22849.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board of supervisors must appoint people to fill director vacancies, and appointed directors must stand for election at the next general district election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Internal Organization [22840 - 22849] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22849. The board of supervisors of the office county shall fill by appointment vacancies in the offices of directors, provided that any such appointed directors shall be required to run for election in the next succeeding general district election. If within 60 days after a vacancy on the board of directors occurs the board of supervisors has failed to fill such vacancy, a special election may be called by the board of directors and held in the division affected, for the purpose of filling such vacancy. In the event there are more than two candidates at such special election, only a plurality will be required for election. The candidate elected at such special election shall fill the unexpired term of the vacating director. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1271.)
  142. 22875.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may spend whatever sums its board considers necessary to protect its canal system or land from flood damage and river overflow.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22875. Any district may expend sums that seem necessary to its board for the protection of its canal system or of land from damage by flood and the overflow of rivers. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  143. 22876.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The district may contribute funds for the flood-protection purpose described in Section 22875.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22876. The district may contribute funds for the purpose stated in Section 22875 to be expended by or jointly with the United States, other governments, or persons benefited by the same protective works. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  144. 22877.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may take necessary steps to protect its canal system and nearby land from flood or overflow damage, and it does not need to hold an election to authorize the spending.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22877. A district may do all things necessary to insure its canal system and the land from any damage by flood or overflow without holding an election to authorize the expenditure. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  145. 22878.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may borrow money for flood protection if voters authorized bonds for that purpose and the bonds have not yet been sold, but the interest rate cannot exceed 7% per year.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22878. When the issuance of bonds by any district has been authorized by the voters for the purpose of protection against floods but the bonds have not been sold, the district may borrow for that purpose to the amount of the bond issue unsold at a rate of interest not exceeding 7 per cent per year. When the bonds have been sold, the amount borrowed under the provisions of this section shall be repaid. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  146. 22879.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may borrow money for flood protection, up to $200,000 in any one year, at interest not above 7% per year.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Flood Protection [22875 - 22879] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22879. In addition to the powers conferred by Section 22878 any district may borrow for flood protection purposes in any one year not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) at a rate of interest not exceeding 7 per cent per year. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  147. 229.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must investigate water quality conditions in all waters of the state, may recommend steps to improve or protect those waters, and must coordinate its investigations with the board.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 229. The department, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, to the extent that funds are allocated therefor, shall investigate conditions of the quality of all waters within the state, including saline waters, coastal and inland, as related to all sources of pollution of whatever nature. The department may recommend any steps which might be taken to improve or protect the quality of such waters. The department shall coordinate its investigations fully with the board. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 711, Sec. 120. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  148. 22950.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Assessments [22950- 22950.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Each district’s board must levy an annual assessment within 15 days after its board of equalization session ends.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Assessments [22950- 22950.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22950. Every district by its board, each year within 15 days after the close of its session as a board of equalization, shall levy an assessment sufficient to raise all of the following: (a) Annual interest on any outstanding bonds of the district except to the extent that provision is otherwise made as permitted by law. (b) Principal of outstanding bonds of the district as they mature except to the extent that provision is otherwise made as permitted by law. (c) Obligations of the district due or to become due within the succeeding 12 months except to the extent that provision is otherwise made as permitted by law. (d) A sum which with the other revenue of the district will meet the estimated current expenses of the district for the succeeding 12 months. (Amended by Stats. 1943, Ch. 532.)
  149. 22960.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Miscellaneous Provisions [22960 - 22961] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686. )

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    A district board may borrow money for any lawful purpose, issue warrants, and skip an authorizing election, but the borrowing interest rate cannot exceed 5% per year and unpaid principal cannot exceed $200,000.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Miscellaneous Provisions [22960 - 22961] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686. ) ## 22960. Every district by its board may, in addition to other powers, borrow funds for any lawful purpose at an interest rate not exceeding 5 per cent per year and issue warrants therefor payable at future dates. No election authorizing such borrowing or issuance of warrants need be held but the principal amount of such indebtedness unpaid at any time shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686.)
  150. 22961.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Miscellaneous Provisions [22960 - 22961] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686. )

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    The board may provide a reserve fund for emergencies, replacements, or other lawful district purposes, using assessments or other revenues.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Miscellaneous Provisions [22960 - 22961] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686. ) ## 22961. A reserve fund from assessments or other revenues for emergencies, replacements or other lawful purpose of the district may be provided by the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 686.)
  151. 22970.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    If an irrigation district has 500,000 acres or more, three or more candidates are running, and no one gets a majority at the general district election, a runoff election must be held.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code, in the event that in an irrigation district containing 500,000 acres or more there are three or more candidates for an elective office and at the general district election no one candidate for the elective office secures a majority of the votes cast, a runoff election shall be held. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 232. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  152. 22970.10.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    The governing body must certify the two highest-vote candidates to the county elections official as the runoff candidates.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.10. The governing body shall certify the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes for the elective office to the county elections official as the candidates in the runoff election. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 154. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  153. 22970.15.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    Only voters who were qualified to vote in the preceding general district election may vote in the runoff election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.15. The voters qualified to vote for the elective offices at the preceding general district election shall be the only voters qualified for the runoff election. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.)
  154. 22970.20.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    Before a runoff election, an eligible vote-by-mail voter may file a written application with the county elections official, in person or by mail.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.20. Not less than seven days before any runoff election, any voter entitled to vote by vote by mail ballot as provided in Section 10530 of the Elections Code may file with the county elections official, either in person or by mail, his or her written application for a vote by mail ballot. Vote by mail voting shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 10530 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 547, Sec. 6. (AB 1572) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  155. 22970.25.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    The county elections official must start the canvass of the returns on the first Wednesday after each runoff election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.25. The county elections official shall commence the canvass of the returns on the first Wednesday after each runoff election. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 156. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  156. 22970.30.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    The governing body must declare elected the runoff candidate who received the majority of votes, no later than the second Friday in December after the runoff election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.30. Not later than the second Friday in December next following the runoff election, the governing body at a regular or special meeting shall declare elected the candidate receiving the majority of the votes cast for that office at the runoff election. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.)
  157. 22970.32.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    Officers elected at a runoff election must take office under Section 21101.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.32. Officers elected at a runoff election shall take office pursuant to Section 21101. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.)
  158. 22970.35.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    A runoff election must be conducted like the general election for that office, as far as practicable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.35. In all other respects a runoff election shall be conducted in the same manner as the general election for that office held pursuant to the Uniform District Election Law, insofar as practicable. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.)
  159. 22970.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. )

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    The runoff election must be held on the last Tuesday in November after the general election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825 - 22970.35] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970 - 22970.35] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268. ) ## 22970.5. The runoff election shall be held on the last Tuesday in November, next following the general election, between the two candidates who secure the greatest number of votes for the elective office at the general district election. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.)
  160. 22975.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. )

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    The El Dorado Irrigation District, and an improvement district within it, may build and run sewage and drainage facilities, issue certain bonds, and use specified improvement acts for construction work.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. ) ## 22975. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this division, the El Dorado Irrigation District, or an improvement district formed within the El Dorado Irrigation District pursuant to the provisions of this division may: (a) Construct, operate and maintain facilities for the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage water, including all works, structures, plants, equipment, and lines necessary and convenient for the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage waters within the district. (b) Construct, operate and maintain works and facilities for the use, storage, control, regulation, and distribution of any drainage water within the district. (c) Authorize, issue and sell revenue bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) for any one or more of the purposes specified in this division. (d) Authorize, issue and sell general obligation bonds pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 (commencing with Section 25211.1) of Chapter 2.2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code for any one or more of the purposes specified in this division. (e) Use the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code), and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code) for the construction of any facilities authorized to be constructed under the provisions of this division. In the application of the above-specified acts to proceedings under this subdivision, the terms used in those acts shall have the following meanings: (1) “City council” and “council” shall mean the board of directors of the district. (2) “City” and “municipality” shall mean the district. (3) “Clerk” and “city clerk” shall mean the secretary. (4) “Superintendent of streets” and “street superintendent” and “city engineer” shall mean the general manager of the district or any other person appointed to perform such duties. (5) “Tax collector” shall mean the district tax collector. (6) “Treasurer” and “city treasurer” shall mean the person or officer who has charge of and makes payment of the funds of the district. (7) “Right-of-way” shall mean any parcel of land through which a right-of-way has been granted to the district for the purpose of constructing or maintaining any work or improvements which the district is authorized to do. The powers and duties conferred by such acts upon boards, officers and agents of cities shall be exercised by the board, officers and agents of the district, respectively. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492.)
  161. 22976.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. )

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    The El Dorado Irrigation District may form one or more districts using the same procedure county service areas use to form zones.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. ) ## 22976. This section provides for an alternative procedure for forming an improvement district within the El Dorado Irrigation District: (a) The El Dorado Irrigation District may form one or more districts in the same manner as county service areas form zones pursuant to the County Service Area Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 25210) of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code). An improvement district formed by the El Dorado Irrigation District shall have all of the powers and duties of a zone formed pursuant to the County Service Area Law. (b) The application of, and the terms used in, those sections shall have the following meanings: (1) “Board of supervisors” shall mean the board of directors of the district. (2) “County service area” shall mean improvement district. (3) “County services” shall mean El Dorado Irrigation District services. (4) “County Service Area No. _______” shall mean “Improvement District No. _______.” (5) “Chapter” shall mean section. (6) “Services” shall mean “services permitted El Dorado Irrigation District.” (7) “County taxes” shall mean El Dorado Irrigation District assessments. (8) “County treasurer” shall mean El Dorado Irrigation District treasurer. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 158, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  162. 22977.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. )

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    If the El Dorado Irrigation District board decides seven divisions would be best for the district, it may propose them by resolution and must publish the resolution with hearing notice.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Provisions Pertaining Only to the El Dorado Irrigation District [22975 - 22977] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 492. ) ## 22977. In the event that the board of the El Dorado Irrigation District determines that it may be for the best interests of the district for the district to have seven divisions for the purposes of Part 5 (commencing with Section 21550), it may propose, by resolution, the creation of seven divisions, the boundaries of which are set forth therein. The resolution shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code together with a notice of a hearing to be held to consider the proposal. At the time stated in the notice for the hearing, the board shall consider the proposal and hear any owners of taxable property within the district who desire to support or oppose the proposal. If after the hearing, the board determines that it is for the best interests of the district to have the seven divisions with boundaries as proposed or as amended at the hearing, it shall, by resolution, establish the divisions and describe their boundaries. Upon the adoption of the resolution establishing seven divisions, the board shall appoint two additional directors at large who shall serve until the next general district election. Notwithstanding the adoption of the resolution establishing the seven divisions, the five directors in office at the time of such establishment shall continue to serve until the next general district election. At such general district election, a director shall be elected in each of the seven divisions established by the board’s resolution. The directors elected at such election shall classify themselves by lot so that three shall serve for terms of two years and four shall serve for terms of four years. Thereafter, their successors shall serve for terms of four years. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.)
  163. 22980.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. )

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    For this chapter, “district” means the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District, the Merced Irrigation District, or the East Contra Costa Irrigation District.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. ) ## 22980. For purposes of this chapter, “district” means the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District, the Merced Irrigation District, or the East Contra Costa Irrigation District. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1195, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  164. 22981.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. )

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    The district, and any improvement district formed within it, may carry out listed water and bond-related powers.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. ) ## 22981. Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, the district, or an improvement district formed within the district pursuant to this division, may do any of the following: (a) Construct, operate, and maintain facilities for the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage water, including all works, structures, plants, equipment, and lines necessary and convenient for the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage waters within the district. (b) Construct, operate, and maintain works and facilities for the use, storage, control, regulation, and distribution of any drainage water within the district. (c) Authorize, issue, and sell revenue bonds pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) for any purpose specified in this division. (d) Authorize, issue, and sell general obligation bonds pursuant to Section 25216.1 of the Government Code for any purpose specified in this division. (e) (1) Use the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code), the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code), and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code) for the construction of any facilities authorized to be constructed under this division. (2) In the application of the acts specified in this subdivision to proceedings under this subdivision, the terms used in those acts have the following meanings: (A) “City council” and “council” means the board of directors of the district. (B) “City” and “municipality” means the district. (C) “Clerk” and “city clerk” means the secretary. (D) “Superintendent of streets” and “street superintendent” and “city engineer” means the general manager of the district or any other person appointed to perform those duties. (E) “Tax collector” means the county assessor. (F) “Treasurer” and “city treasurer” means the person or officer who has charge of and makes payment of the funds of the district. (G) “Right-of-way” means any parcel of land through which a right-of-way has been granted to the district for the purpose of constructing or maintaining any work or improvements which the district is authorized to do. (3) The powers and duties conferred by those acts upon boards, officers, and agents of cities shall be exercised by the board, officers, and agents of the district, respectively. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 158, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  165. 22982.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. )

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    The district may form one or more improvement districts using the same procedure county service areas use to form zones.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Provisions Pertaining Only to the Merced Irrigation District and the East Contra Costa Irrigation District [22980 - 22982] ( Heading of Chapter 7 amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. ) ## 22982. This section provides an alternative procedure for forming an improvement district within the district as follows: (a) The district may form one or more improvement districts in the same manner as county service areas form zones pursuant to the County Service Area Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 25210) of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code). An improvement district formed by the district shall have all of the powers and duties of a zone formed pursuant to the County Service Area Law. (b) The application of, and the terms used in, those provisions have the following meanings: (1) “Board of supervisors” means the board of directors of the district. (2) “County service area” means an improvement district. (3) “County services” means district services. (4) “County Service Area No. ____” means “Improvement District No. ____.” (5) “Chapter” means section. (6) “Services” means services the district may perform. (7) “County taxes” means district assessments. (8) “County treasurer” means the district treasurer. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 158, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  166. 23.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    “Director,” unless otherwise specified, means the Director of Water Resources.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 23. “Director,” unless otherwise specified, means the Director of Water Resources. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52.)
  167. 230.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must conduct surveys and investigations about reclaiming water from waste for beneficial uses, subject to available funds.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 230. The department, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, state, federal, or other agency, or upon the request of the State Water Resources Control Board, to the extent funds are allocated therefor, shall conduct surveys and investigations relating to the reclamation of water from wastes for beneficial purposes, including but not limited to the determination of quantities of such water presently wasted, and possibilities of use of such water for recharge of underground storage or for agricultural or industrial uses. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 711, Sec. 121. Effective September 15, 1992.)
  168. 231.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must investigate and survey damage to underground water quality and report recommendations on well construction and sealing.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205 - 347] ( Heading of Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Surveys, Investigations, and Distribution of Water [225 - 238] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 231. The department, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, state, federal or other agency, shall investigate and survey conditions of damage to quality of underground waters, which conditions are or may be caused by improperly constructed, abandoned or defective wells through the interconnection of strata or the introduction of surface waters into underground waters. The department shall report to the appropriate California regional water quality control board its recommendations for minimum standards of well construction in any particular locality in which it deems regulation necessary to protection of quality of underground water, and shall report to the Legislature from time to time, its recommendations for proper sealing of abandoned wells. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)
  169. 23100.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Property [23100- 23100.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may enter and carry out agreements with listed public and private parties for joint acquisition, disposition, or operation of property the district could acquire.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Property [23100- 23100.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23100. A district may make and perform any agreement with the United States, any State, county, district of any kind, public corporation, any person, or any number of them for the joint acquisition, disposition, or operation of any property of a kind which might be acquired by the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  170. 23175.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This section names the chapter the Irrigation District Federal Cooperation Law and says it may be cited by that name.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23175. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Irrigation District Federal Cooperation Law. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  171. 23176.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This chapter applies only to proceedings taken under it, and it does not apply to district operations unrelated to cooperation with the United States.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23176. The provisions of this chapter apply only to proceedings taken under it and do not apply to district operations unrelated to cooperation with the United States. Except as required expressly or by necessary implication by this chapter all other provisions of this division are unaffected by this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  172. 23177.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This section says the definitions from Chapter 2 of Part 1 apply to this chapter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23177. The definitions in Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this division are applicable to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  173. 23178.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This section says the referenced Public Contract Code article does not apply to contracts between a district and the United States.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23178. Article 35 (commencing with Section 20560) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code does not apply in the case of any contract between a district and the United States. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 682. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  174. 23179.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The board must do whatever is necessary to carry out the enlarged powers listed in this chapter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23175 - 23179] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23179. The board shall perform all acts necessary to carry out the enlarged powers enumerated in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  175. 23195.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Districts may cooperate and contract with the United States under specified federal laws.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23195. Districts may cooperate and contract with the United States under the Federal Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, and all acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto or any other act of Congress heretofore or hereafter enacted permitting cooperation. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  176. 23196.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The co-operation and contract may be for listed purposes such as irrigation, drainage, water supply, financing, bonds, and flood protection works.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23196. The co-operation and contract may be for any or all of the following purposes: (a) Acquisition, extension, or operation of works for irrigation or drainage or development and distribution of electric power or any or all of these purposes. (b) A water supply. (c) Assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States on account of district land. (d) Borrowing or procuring money from the United States to finance any of the operations of the district. (e) Financing or refinancing obligations of the district, including outstanding warrants or other indebtedness. (f) Purchasing or refunding bonds of the district. (g) Accomplishing any of the purposes of the district. (h) Maintenance and operation of works and facilities within or without its boundaries for the protection of land and property from damage by flood or overflow. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1513.)
  177. 23197.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may, in a contract under Section 23196, include terms for water delivery and distribution, and may also include a conveyance of district property to the United States as partial consideration.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23197. In a contract made pursuant to Section 23196 a district may include provision for either or both of the following: (a) Delivery and distribution of water for the land in the district under the relevant acts of Congress and the rules and regulations established thereunder. (b) Conveyance to the United States as partial consideration for the privileges obtained by the district under the contract of any property of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  178. 23198.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    District bonds may be transferred to or deposited with the United States if the contract allows it and the chapter authorizes it, but not for less than 95% of par value. The bonds may also set interest up to 8% per year, plus denominations and repayment timing as agreed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23198. When a contract has been made with the United States, if so provided by the contract and authorized pursuant to this chapter, bonds of the district may be transferred to or deposited with the United States, at not less than 95 percent of their par value, to the amount or any part thereof to be paid by the district to the United States. The interest or principal or both on the bonds shall be raised by assessment and levy as prescribed in this chapter and shall be regularly paid to the United States and applied as provided in the contract. The bonds may provide for the payment of interest at a rate not exceeding 8 percent per year, be of the denominations, and call for the repayment of the principal at the times, all as agreed upon. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1107.)
  179. 23199.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district’s contract with the United States may provide for payments, installments, and interest charges up to 8% per year, as agreed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23199. The contract with the United States may likewise call for the payment of the amount or any part thereof to be paid by the district to the United States, at the times, in the installments, and with interest charges not exceeding 8 percent per year, all as may be agreed upon, and for assessment and levy as provided in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1107.)
  180. 23200.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district must distribute and apportion water acquired under a U.S. contract according to federal law, Interior Department rules, and the contract.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23200. All water, the right to the use of which is acquired by a district under any contract with the United States shall be distributed and apportioned by the district in accordance with the applicable acts of Congress, the rules and regulations of the Secretary of the Interior thereunder, and the provisions of the contract, and provision may be made in the contract for the refusal of water service to any or all land which may become delinquent in the payment of any assessment levied for the purpose of carrying out the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  181. 23201.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may, under the contract, sell or lease water for private land, entrymen, or municipalities in the district’s neighborhood.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23201. A district may pursuant to the contract sell or lease water for private land, to entrymen, or to municipalities, in the neighborhood of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  182. 23202.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district covered by a contract with the United States cannot be dissolved or have its boundaries changed unless the Secretary of the Interior gives written consent filed in the district’s official records.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23202. When a contract pursuant to this chapter has been entered into between the United States and any district, the district shall not be dissolved, nor shall its boundaries be changed, except upon written consent of the Secretary of the Interior filed with the official records of the district. If consent is given and land is excluded, the areas excluded shall be free from all liens and charges for payments to become due to the United States. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  183. 23203.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may accept appointment to collect money or act as fiscal agent for the United States on a federal reclamation project, and may take related steps required by federal law and regulations.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23203. A district may accept an appointment to collect money for or to act as fiscal agent of the United States in connection with any Federal reclamation project, and the district may assume the duties and liabilities incident to this action and do any and all things related to the appointment required by the Federal statutes now or hereafter enacted and by the applicable rules and regulations now or hereafter established by any department of the Federal Government. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  184. 23204.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may convey property it owns or acquires to the United States when the property is needed for United States works that benefit the district and the conveyance is under the contract.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts With United States [23195 - 23204] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23204. Any property owned or acquired by a district may be conveyed by it to the United States in so far as the property may be needed for the construction or operation of works by the United States for the benefit of the district pursuant to the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  185. 23220.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A proposal to contract with the United States must be authorized at an election if the contract covers repayment of construction money, repayment of property acquisition costs, or issuance of bonds.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23220. A proposal to enter into a contract with the United States shall be authorized at an election if the contract is for any or all of the following: (a) Repayment of construction money. (b) Repayment of the cost of acquiring any property. (c) Issuance of bonds. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  186. 23221.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Election proceedings must be conducted, insofar as applicable, using the procedure for ordinary issuance of district bonds.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23221. Proceedings at the election shall be had in so far as applicable in the manner provided in the case of the ordinary issuance of district bonds. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  187. 23223.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The election notice must include the maximum amount payable to the United States for certain construction and water-supply costs, and a general statement of any property the district will convey under the contract.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23223. Notice of the election shall contain in addition to the information required in the case of ordinary bond elections a statement of the maximum amount of money to be payable to the United States for construction purposes and cost of water supply and acquisition of property, exclusive of penalties and interest, and a general statement of the property, if any, to be conveyed by the district pursuant to the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  188. 23224.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Ballots for this election must briefly state the contract’s general purpose and the extent of the obligation to be assumed, and must print “Yes” and “No” on separate lines with voting targets.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23224. The ballots at the election shall contain a brief statement of the general purpose of the contract substantially as stated in the notice of election and the extent of the obligation to be assumed. To the right of or below the statement on the ballot, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 46. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  189. 23225.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A validity action for a contract and bonds may be brought under the cited civil procedure chapter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Approval of Federal Contracts [23220 - 23225] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23225. An action to determine the validity of any contract and bonds may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1539.)
  190. 23240.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district must pay amounts due to the United States under a contract from annual assessment revenue, unless the contract says otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23240. All payments to the United States under any contract between a district and the United States, including payments of interest and principal on bonds deposited with or transferred to the United States, shall be paid, unless otherwise provided by the contract, from revenue derived from annual assessments, apportioned pursuant to this chapter, upon real property within the district assessable for district purposes under the laws of the State, and the real property shall be and remain liable to be assessed and levied upon for the payments. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  191. 23241.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    The district board must levy an annual assessment to raise enough money to pay contract amounts when due.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23241. The district by its board shall annually levy an assessment sufficient to raise the money necessary to meet all payments when due as provided in the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  192. 23242.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    An annual assessment needed to pay the United States may be divided according to the benefits received.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23242. The assessment required in any year to meet the payment due to the United States for all purposes under the contract may be apportioned in accordance with the benefits. In the ascertainment of the benefits there shall be taken into account: (a) The provisions of the contract, the applicable Federal laws, and the notices and regulations issued in pursuance of those laws. (b) In addition, in case the contract is for the assumption by the district as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States theretofore existing on account of district land, the provisions of existing contracts carrying the indebtedness and the amounts of the liens that may be released in pursuance of the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  193. 23242.4.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district may apportion yearly assessments for its U.S. contract based on the benefits received by certain landowners or entrymen, and it may credit amounts they already paid to the United States.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23242.4. Where a district makes a contract with the United States for a supply of water or for the payment or repayment of construction costs upon a reclamation project, and the United States has theretofore made individual contracts with landowners or entrymen as to land within the district, and such landowners or entrymen have under such individual contracts paid all or a portion of the charges to be paid to the United States upon construction costs or for a water supply, the assessment required in any year to meet the payment due to the United States for all purposes under the contract may be apportioned in whole or in part in accordance with the benefits received by such landowners or entrymen under the contract between the district and the United States. In the levying of district assessments upon the lands of such landowners or entrymen, the amounts already paid by such landowners or entrymen may be taken into consideration in the levying and equalizing of the assessments to the end that such landowners or entrymen may not be required to pay by way of assessment the amounts that such landowners or entrymen may have already paid to the United States under individual contracts. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1508.)
  194. 23242.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    This section lets a district and the United States set how land benefits are determined and assessed, and requires the board and secretary to complete the assessment and collection steps.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23242.5. The contract between a district and the United States may, subject to hearing and equalization as provided herein, determine, or provide for the method of computation of, the benefits accruing to each parcel of land within the district from the agreement of the district to pay the construction charges applicable to such lands to the United States; and such determination or provision in the contract may be amended from time to time. If the district shall determine to apportion the assessment required in any year to meet the payment due to the United States on account of such construction charges in accordance with such benefits it shall establish for each parcel of land an appropriate period of years over which such benefits should be paid (which periods may be different as to different parcels), and thereby determine the amount applicable to the year in question. The annual assessment on each parcel shall be equal to the amount so determined increased by such a percentage as shall, in the opinion of the board, be deemed sufficient to cover anticipated delinquencies. The secretary shall thereupon include an announcement of apportionment according to benefits in the notice provided for in Section 25550. At the meetings of the board as a board of equalization it may hear and determine objections to the assessment and order any changes that it deems just. Within 15 days after the close of its session as a board of equalization the board shall levy the assessment, the secretary shall transmit a record thereof to the collector, and thereafter the assessment shall be collected as in the case of other district assessments. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1508.)
  195. 23243.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Public land of the United States within a district is subject to assessment for this chapter only as allowed by the referenced federal law and only if the district fully complies with that law.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23243. Public land of the United States within any district shall be subject to assessment for all purposes of this chapter to the extent provided for by the act of Congress approved August 11, 1916, entitled “An act to promote reclamation of arid lands,” or any other law which may hereafter be enacted by Congress in the same relation, upon full compliance therewith by the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  196. 23244.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    A district remains obligated to pay as a district when land defaults, unless the contract says otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23244. Nothing in this chapter relieves any district from its obligation to pay as a district in case of the default of any land unless so provided by the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  197. 23245.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    Money collected under the contract must be paid into the district treasury and kept in a fund called the United States Contract Fund for payments due to the United States under the contract.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Federal Contract Assessments [23240 - 23245] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23245. All money collected in pursuance of the contract shall be paid into the district treasury and held in a fund to be known as the “United States Contract Fund” to be used for payments due to the United States under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  198. 23260.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If the United States is authorized to build works for a district and the district must repay the construction cost, the district may contract with the United States or submit bids for the work.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23260. When the United States is authorized to construct works for the benefit of any district and the district is obligated to repay the construction cost in whole or in part to the United States, the district may by resolution of its board enter into a contract with the United States for the construction of the works or may submit bids for the construction of the works the same as any other person may submit bids for the construction of the works. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  199. 23261.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a district wins the bid for the work, it may give a bond at its own expense and do whatever the United States requires of any other successful bidder.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23261. If a district is the successful bidder for the construction of the works or any part of them, the district may execute at its expense a bond for the faithful performance of the work and do any and all things required by the United States as would be required of any other successful bidder. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
  200. 23262.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )

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    If a district signs a U.S. contract to construct works, it must carry out the work under the same laws, rules, and regulations that would apply to its own authorized works.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 6. COOPERATION [23100 - 23465] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cooperation With United States [23175 - 23302] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Construction of Works for United States [23260 - 23264] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 23262. A district upon the execution with the United States of a contract for the construction of works by the district shall proceed with the work in the same manner and under the same laws and rules and regulations as would apply to the district in the construction of any works which it is authorized to construct. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

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