Professional statute overview
Enactment structure, operative effect and source provenance
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Purpose and legislative effect
“This section says the act is called the Water Code.”
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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How the instrument operates
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Start with the recorded version
Enacted 1943. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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Locate the controlling provision
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Read conditions and exceptions together
Keep subsections, definitions, provisos and cross-references in context before drawing a legal conclusion.
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Verify currency and official wording
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Research entry points
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A change in the district’s voting method does not affect earlier district bonds or related proceedings.
Section 35059.
District directors are elected at large unless the board of directors decides to elect them by divisions.
Section 35214.
Certain bylaws and related adoption materials must be certified by the directors and secretary and recorded with each affected county recorder before they can be enforced against someone without actual notice.
Section 35306.
The county tax collector and treasurer must collect, receive, and disburse standby charges to the district along with regular tax payments.
Section 35481.
The board may, by resolution, direct the assessor to add delinquent tolls and charges, penalties, and interest to the parcel’s assessment.
Section 35520.41.
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Source and current-law status
Source record view
Source record from leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Enacted 1943
The source record does not state a definitive current-law status. Check the official publisher and later amendments before relying on this text.