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Part 27 of 51 · provisions 5,201–5,400

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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. 39080.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department has the powers and duties given to it by this division, may hire assistants it considers necessary, and may set their compensation. The district must pay assistant compensation and the department’s work costs as provided by the division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39080. The department shall have the powers and duties conferred upon it by this division and further powers and authority necessary to enable it to fully perform the duties imposed upon it by this division, including the employment of any assistants it deems necessary, and the fixing of their compensation. The compensation of assistants and the cost and expense of all work done by the department pursuant to this division shall be paid by the district as provided in this division for payment of other expenses of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1020, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  2. 39081.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must give information to people who are considering forming a district, as far as practicable.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39081. The department shall give information, so far as may be practicable, to persons contemplating the formation of a district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  3. 39082.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the department decides it is in the public interest, it must make preliminary surveys and field investigations for proposed district projects and prepare a report, kept on file in its office.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000 - 39082] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Department of Water Resources and State Treasurer [39080 - 39082] ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 214. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Powers and Duties [39080 - 39082] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39082. Whenever the department deems it in the public interest that preliminary surveys and field investigations of proposed district projects shall be made at the expense of the State the department shall make the surveys and investigation and prepare a report thereof which shall be kept on file in its office. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  4. 39400.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Certain land title holders, or at least 500 qualifying petitioners, may propose forming a district under this division if the stated ownership and value thresholds are met.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39400. A majority in number of the holders of title to land irrigated or susceptible of irrigation from a common source and by the same system of works, who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of the land may propose the formation of a district under the provisions of this division or the formation of the district may be proposed by not less than 500 petitioners, each of whom is the holder of title to land therein and which petitioners include the holders of title to not less than 10 percent in value of the land included within the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  5. 39401.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The proposed district may include land in other district agencies of the State, including other water storage districts with different plans and purposes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39401. The proposed district may include land situated in other distinctive district agencies of the State, including other water storage districts having different plans and purposes and the object of which is not the same. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  6. 39402.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Land proposed for a district does not have to be made up of contiguous parcels.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Petitioners and Land [39400 - 39402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39402. The land proposed to be formed into a district need not consist of contiguous parcels. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  7. 39425.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A petition to form a district must generally include specified information.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39425. A petition for the formation of a district shall set forth generally: (a) The boundaries of the proposed district or a description of the land. (b) The proposed source or sources of water supply. (c) The location proposed for the storage of water to be used for such irrigation, if storage is proposed. (d) Any drainage or reclamation connected with the project. (e) Any incidental development of hydroelectric energy. (f) The nature of the proposed works. (g) A prayer that the territory embraced within the proposed district be formed as a water storage district under the provisions of this division. (h) The signatures to the petition. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  8. 39426.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A petition may be made up of any number of separate duplicate instruments, except for the signatures.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39426. The petition may consist of any number of separate instruments, which shall be duplicates except as to signatures. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  9. 39427.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Petitioners must file, with the petition, a list of the names and addresses of all persons who hold title to land in the proposed district, based on the last equalized assessment roll of each affected county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39427. The petitioners shall file with the petition a list of the names and addresses of all persons holding title to land within the proposed district as shown by the last equalized assessment roll of each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  10. 39428.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A petition must include a department-approved undertaking worth double the estimated probable cost of forming the district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39428. The petition shall also be accompanied by a sufficient undertaking, to be approved by the department, in double the amount of the probable cost of forming the district as estimated by the department, conditioned that the sureties shall pay all of the costs in case the formation is not effected. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  11. 39429.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department may require additional undertaking or payment of money if it considers that necessary.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39429. The department may require the furnishing of any additional undertaking or payment of money it deems necessary. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  12. 39430.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The formation petition and accompanying documents must be presented to and filed with the department.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39430. The formation petition and accompanying documents shall be presented to and filed with the department. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  13. 39431.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Petition signatures may be withdrawn before publication starts if the petitioner files a signed and acknowledged declaration with the department stating the intent to withdraw.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Petition [39425 - 39431] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39431. Signatures to the petition may be withdrawn at any time before its publication is commenced by filing a declaration signed and acknowledged by the petitioner with the department stating that it is the intention of the petitioner to withdraw from the petition. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  14. 39440.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Time and Place of Hearing [39440- 39440.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    When a formation petition and undertaking are filed, the department must promptly set a hearing time and place.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Time and Place of Hearing [39440- 39440.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39440. Upon the presentation and filing of the formation petition and undertaking the department shall forthwith fix a time and place for the hearing of the petition. The place shall be either the office of the department at Sacramento or some place within an affected county. The time shall be not less than 30 nor more than 120 days after the presentation and filing of the petition. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 369.)
  15. 39460.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must publish the formation petition and hearing notice in each affected county once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39460. The department shall publish the formation petition and a notice of the time and place of the hearing on the petition in each affected county once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  16. 39461.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The notice may not be published until five days after the petition and undertaking are filed in the department office.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39461. The notice shall not be published until five days after the filing of the petition and undertaking in the office of the department. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  17. 39462.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If a petition is made up of separate instruments, only one copy must be published, but the names on all instruments must still appear in the publication.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39462. When the petition consists of a number of separate instruments, only one copy need be published, but the names attached to all of the instruments shall appear in the publication. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  18. 39463.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must issue and send a notice about the petition, and the notice must go to the petitioners, land title holders, and others interested in or affected by the project.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39463. The notice shall be issued by the department, shall refer to the petition, and shall be directed to the petitioners, all other persons holding title to land, and all other persons interested in or affected by the project. It shall be substantially in the following form: Before the Department of Water Resources, State of California. To the persons named as petitioners in the foregoing petition, to all persons holding title or evidence of title to lands included within the water storage district proposed therein; and to all other persons who may be interested in or affected by the project: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that the foregoing petition was filed with the Department of Water Resources on the ____ day of ____ and will be heard by the Department of Water Resources at ____ on the ____ day of ____ at the hour of __m. of that day, at which time and place the Department of Water Resources will hear and receive evidence in support of said petition or any objections which may be presented thereto, and will hear and determine the right of all parties holding title or evidence of title to lands not included in the water storage district proposed in said petition, but which lands are already irrigated or susceptible of irrigation from the same common source and by the same system of storage and irrigation works as are particularly referred to and described in said petition, to have said lands included in said district. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Division 14 of the Water Code, to which said division particular reference is hereby made. Dated ____ Department of Water Resources, by (Title of person signing for the department) (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)
  19. 39464.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Defects in the published notice or petition, including signature errors or failures to publish, do not invalidate the proceedings.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39464. No defect in the form or contents of the published notice, title to it, or petition, nor failure to publish or error in publishing any signature to the petition shall vitiate the proceedings. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  20. 39465.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must send personal notice by registered mail to listed land title holders.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39465. The department shall give personal notice by registered mail to all holders of title to land whose names and addresses appear on the list filed pursuant to Section 39427. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  21. 39466.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must make and keep an affidavit available for public inspection.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [39400 - 39466] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Publication [39460 - 39466] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39466. The department shall make and keep for public inspection an affidavit giving the date of mailing and the names and addresses of holders of title to land to whom notices were sent. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  22. 39600.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must determine whether the proposed project is practicable, feasible, and useful, and it may conduct the studies and other work needed for that purpose.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39600. The department shall determine the practicability, feasibility, and utility of the proposed project, and for that purpose may make all necessary studies, examinations, surveys, plans, and estimates of cost. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  23. 39601.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department may hire necessary assistants and may use existing estimates, surveys, and reports for the determination.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39601. The department, for the purposes of the determination, may employ all necessary assistants, or acquire and use any existing estimates, surveys, and reports. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  24. 39602.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Total expenses under this chapter cannot exceed an amount in dollars equal to one-fourth the number of acres in the proposed district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39602. The total of all expenses incurred pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed a sum in dollars equal in amount to one-fourth the number of acres in the proposed district and is a part of the expense of the project. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  25. 39603.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must issue warrants to cover expenses incurred under this chapter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39603. The department shall issue warrants to pay expenses incurred pursuant to this chapter, which warrants shall be considered and treated as warrants of the district and shall be payable out of the funds of the district when its formation has been completed. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  26. 39604.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A bond issue authorized for district purposes may include payment for warrants issued under this article.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39604. Provision may be made for payment of warrants issued pursuant to this article in any bond issue authorized for the purposes of the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  27. 39605.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the district is not organized, department-issued warrants become payable by the sureties, and warrant holders can sue the sureties.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600 - 39605] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39605. If the district is not organized, any warrants issued by the department shall be a charge upon the undertakings provided for in this part and shall thereupon become due and payable by the sureties on the undertakings, and the holders of the warrants shall have a cause of action against the sureties thereon. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  28. 39750.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    At the hearing, the department must decide and issue an order on whether the petition and notice comply with this part.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39750. At the hearing the department shall determine and express by order whether or not the petition and notice complies with this part. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  29. 39751.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must hear competent and relevant testimony about the petition’s sufficiency and the publication of the notice.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39751. The department shall hear all competent and relevant testimony offered in support of or in opposition to the sufficiency of the petition and the publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  30. 39752.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The hearing may be postponed from time to time, but the total postponement cannot exceed 30 days.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39752. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time, not exceeding 30 days in all. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  31. 39753.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the department finds the requirements were not met, it must dismiss the petition without prejudice.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Determination [39750 - 39753] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39753. If the department determines that any of the requirements of this part were not complied with, the petition shall be dismissed without prejudice to the right of the proper number of persons to present a new petition covering the same matter or to present the same petition with additional signatures if additional signatures are necessary to comply with the requirements of this part. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  32. 39775.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the department finds Chapter 1 requirements were met, it must promptly hear the petition, supporting evidence, objections, and certain land-exclusion or land-inclusion applications.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39775. If the department determines that all requirements of Chapter 1 of this part were complied with, the department shall forthwith hear the petition and all evidence offered in its support and in support of the written objections, and the written application of any holder of title to land included in the proposed district to have that land excluded therefrom, and the written application of any holder of title to other land already irrigated or susceptible of irrigation from the source and by the same works referred to in the petition, to have that land included in the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  33. 39776.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    After the final hearing on a petition, the department must issue an order with the listed findings and specifications.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39776. At the conclusion of the final hearing on the petition the department shall make an order containing all of the following: (a) Reaffirmance when it is consistent with its conclusions of the genuineness and sufficiency of the petition and the regularity and sufficiency of the notice of the hearing. (b) Determination of the practicability, feasibility, and utility of the proposed project. (c) Establishment of the boundaries of or a description of the land in the proposed district. (d) Specification of the proposed source or sources of a water supply. (e) Specification of the proposed place, if any, for storage of water for irrigation purposes. (f) Estimation of cost of the proposed project. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  34. 39777.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    On final hearing, the district must be divided into five, seven, nine, or eleven divisions, arranged to separate lands with similar water rights or interests in water from a common source.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39777. The order on final hearing shall also divide the proposed district into five, seven, nine, or eleven divisions so as to segregate into separate divisions lands possessing the same general character of water rights or interests in the water of a common source. The divisions shall be numbered first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, or eleventh, according to the number of the division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  35. 39778.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must enter the order in full in its records.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39778. The order shall be entered in full upon the records of the department. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  36. 39779.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A certified copy of the department’s order and a map of the district boundaries must be filed for record with the county recorder of each affected county without delay.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39779. A copy of the order certified by the department together with a map showing the exterior boundaries of the district and indicating the land, if any, excluded therefrom shall forthwith be filed for record in the office of the county recorder of each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  37. 39800.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A department finding on petition genuineness, sufficiency, and notice regularity is binding on everyone except the State if the Attorney General files suit within 90 days after the certified order is first filed with a county recorder.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing on Formation [39750 - 39800] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Hearing on Petition [39775 - 39800] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39800. A finding of the department in favor of the genuineness and sufficiency of the petition and the regularity and sufficiency of the notice shall be conclusive against all persons except the State upon suit by the Attorney General commenced within 90 days after the date of first filing in the office of any county recorder of a certified copy of the order as required by this article. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  38. 39900.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    After the formation petition’s final hearing order is filed, the department must give notice of an election within 60 days.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39900. Upon filing the order on final hearing of the formation petition, the department shall within 60 days give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not it shall be formed. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  39. 39901.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The notice for a formation election must include the district boundaries or land included, each division, and the proposed district name.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39901. The notice of the formation election shall contain: (a) A description of the boundaries of the proposed district or the land included. (b) A description of each division. (c) The name of the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  40. 39902.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The notice for a formation election must be published once a week for at least three weeks before the election in each affected county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39902. The notice of the formation election shall be published once a week for at least three weeks prior to the election in each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  41. 39903.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must designate voting places and appoint three land title holders to serve as a board of election at each voting place when calling the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900 - 39903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39903. In the order calling the election, the department shall designate voting places and appoint three holders of title to land to act as a board of election at each voting place. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  42. 39925.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Before the formation election, eligible voters may file a petition to place a named person on the ballot for their division, and the department prints only names proposed by filed petitions.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39925. Not less than 10 days before the formation election, any 10 or more voters in any division of the proposed district may file with the department a petition requesting that the name of a specified person be placed on the ballot for the particular division as a candidate for the office of director to represent the particular division. Only the names proposed by the petitions filed with the department shall be printed on the ballots for the various divisions of the district. The date of actual receipt of any such petition by the department shall be deemed to be the date of filing of the same with the department. If there are less than 10 voters in any division, signatures of one-third of the number of voters, rounded up to the next whole number, shall be required to nominate a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  43. 39926.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    For the formation election, the department must establish and define election precinct boundaries for each division in the proposed district.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39926. For the purposes of the formation election the department shall establish and define the boundaries of one or more election precincts for each division in the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  44. 39927.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A formation election must follow the general-election rules in this division as closely as practicable, and no specific ballot form is required.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39927. The formation election shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of this division concerning general elections, but no particular form of ballot shall be required. The qualifications of voters at a formation election shall be the same as the qualifications of voters for general elections provided for in this division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  45. 39928.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    At the formation election, a board of directors must be elected in a number matching the district’s divisions.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39928. At the formation election there shall be elected a board of directors corresponding in number to the number of divisions in the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  46. 39929.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A district at large may not elect directors; each division must elect one director to represent that division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39929. No director shall be elected by the district at large, but one director shall be elected by each division to represent that division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  47. 39930.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Directors must qualify in the same manner as directors elected at a general election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39930. The directors shall qualify in the same manner as directors elected at a general election, as provided in this division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  48. 39931.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Ballots for a formation election must print “Yes” and “No” beside or below the question, and must include the names of persons to be voted for.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39931. On the ballots provided for the formation election shall be printed: (a) To the right of or below the question on the ballot, the words “Yes” and “No” on separate lines, with voting targets. (b) The names of persons to be voted for at the election. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 54. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  49. 39932.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must canvass the formation election votes on the second Monday after the election, and if a majority of votes are “Water storage district—Yes,” it must also canvass director votes and declare elected the highest vote-getters in each division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39932. The department shall on the second Monday following the formation election canvass the votes cast thereat and if upon the canvass it appears that a majority of all the votes cast at the formation election are “Water storage district—Yes” the department shall canvass the votes for directors and declare the persons receiving the highest number of votes in each division to be elected. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  50. 39933.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the canvass shows a majority of votes are “Water storage district—No,” the result must be declared and recorded by the department.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election on Formation [39900 - 39933] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [39925 - 39933] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 39933. If upon the canvass it appears that a majority of all the votes cast are “Water storage district—No,” the result shall be declared and recorded in the records kept by the department. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  51. 4.

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

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    This section says the code does not affect actions or proceedings started before it takes effect, or rights already accrued, and later procedure in those matters should follow the code as far as possible.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4. No action or proceeding commenced before this code takes effect, and no right accrued, is affected by this code, but all procedure thereafter taken therein shall conform to the provisions of this code so far as possible. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  52. 400.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the California Weather Resources Management Act of 1984.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 400. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Weather Resources Management Act of 1984. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  53. 4000.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    This section defines “service area” for this part of the Water Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4000. As used in this part, “service area” applies to watermaster districts heretofore established and to watermaster service areas hereafter established pursuant to this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  54. 4001.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    This section defines “conduit” for this part to include ditches, pipe lines, and other means of diversion.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4001. As used in this part, “conduit” includes ditches, pipe lines, and other means of diversion. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  55. 4002.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A watermaster may exercise any vested duty or authority directly or through a deputy watermaster if one exists.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4002. Any duty or authority vested in a watermaster may be exercised by the watermaster directly or through the agency of a deputy watermaster, if there is one. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  56. 4003.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    This section defines “fiscal year” for this part.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000 - 4003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4003. As used in this part, “fiscal year” means the year beginning July 1 of any calendar year and ending June 30 of the following calendar year. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 360.)
  57. 401.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    Atmospheric water caused to fall by weather resources management activities is treated as natural precipitation for water rights determinations.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 401. It is hereby declared that atmospheric water within the state which is caused to fall by weather resources management activities shall, for the purpose of water rights determinations, be considered as if it occurred as natural precipitation. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  58. 40100.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If most votes in the formation election are “Water storage district—Yes,” the department must declare the territory formed as a district under the designated name.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40100. If a majority of all the votes cast at the formation election are “Water storage district—Yes,” the department shall by an order entered in the records kept by it, declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  59. 40101.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must immediately file a certified copy of the order declaring the district formed with each affected county’s county recorder.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40101. The department shall immediately file for record in the office of the county recorder of each affected county a certified copy of the order declaring the district formed. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  60. 40102.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The district’s formation becomes complete when the order declaring the district formed is filed for record.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40102. From the filing for record of the order declaring the district formed the formation of the district is complete. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  61. 40103.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    When the department declares the district formed, it must issue certificates of election to each person elected as a director.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40103. At the time the department declares the district formed it shall issue certificates of election to each person elected a director. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  62. 40104.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department must immediately file a certificate with the Secretary of State listing the district’s name, formation date, and location/boundary information.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [39400 - 40104] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Establishment of District [40100 - 40104] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40104. The department shall immediately file with the Secretary of State a certificate listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The date of formation. (c) The county or counties in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded. If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the department may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.)
  63. 402.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “weather resources management” and “weather resources management project.”

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [400 - 402] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 402. As used in this chapter: (a) “Weather resources management” means attempting to produce by physical means any of the following: cloud water conversion, light adjustment, or weather hazard suppression. Weather resources management does not include agricultural frost protection or inadvertent weather modification. (b) “Weather resources management project” or “project” means the performance of weather resources management with a specified purpose within a specified geographical area over a specified time interval. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  64. 4025.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must divide the State into watermaster service areas.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4025. The department shall divide the State into watermaster service areas so constituted and adjusted as to insure the most practical and economical supervision of the distribution of water on the part of the State. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  65. 4026.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Service areas must be created from time to time as water rights are ascertained and determined.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4026. Service areas shall be created from time to time as rights to water are ascertained and determined. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  66. 4027.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Rights may be determined under this division, under other law, by written agreement among the claimants, or by later-issued permits and licenses.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4027. The rights may be ascertained and determined by any or all of the following: (a) Under procedure provided for in this division; (b) Under procedure provided by law, other than this division; (c) By agreement in writing entered into by the respective claimants; (d) By permits and licenses issued subsequent to any such adjudication or agreement. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  67. 4028.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    When water rights are determined by agreement, the agreement must be recorded in the county recorder’s office in every county where the affected water rights or related land are located.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4028. When rights are ascertained and determined by agreement, the agreement shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of each county in which is situated any water rights involved, and in the office of the county recorder of each county in which is situated the land, or any portion thereof, on which any water involved is, or is entitled to be, used. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  68. 4028.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Certified copies of a court decree must be recorded the same way agreements are recorded under Section 4028.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4028.5. When rights are ascertained and determined by court decree, certified copies of the decree shall be recorded as agreements are required to be recorded by Section 4028. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 375.)
  69. 4029.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    When a service area is created, the department must record specified documents with the county recorder in each county where part of the service area lies.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4029. Upon the creation of a service area the department shall record in the office of the county recorder of each county in which a portion of the service area is situated a certified copy of the order creating the service area and a description by 40-acre subdivision or other smallest subdivisions of the public land surveys of all of the land within the service area which is within the county in which the description is recorded. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 51.)
  70. 4030.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department must record supplemental or revised descriptions when the descriptions change.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4030. From time to time the department shall record supplemental or revised descriptions as the descriptions are changed. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 51.)
  71. 40300.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Directors take office as soon as they qualify, except directors elected at a general election take office at the board’s first regular meeting after the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40300. Directors, irrespective of the method of their selection, take office as soon as they qualify, except that directors elected at a general election take office at the commencement of the regular meeting of the board following their election. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 830.)
  72. 40301.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each director must, within 10 days after receiving a certificate of election or being appointed, take and subscribe the official oath, file it with the district, and execute the required bond.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40301. Within 10 days after receiving his certificate of election or being appointed, each director shall take and subscribe the official oath, and file it in the office of the district and execute the bond required of him. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  73. 40302.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Board members elected at the formation election must divide themselves by lot into two nearly equal classes at their first meeting.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40302. The members of the board elected at the formation election shall at their first meeting classify themselves by lot into two classes as nearly equal in number as possible. The term of office of the class having the greater number shall expire at the commencement of the regular meeting of the board in April following the next general March election; and the term of office of the class having the lesser number shall expire at the commencement of the regular meeting of the board in April following the next general March election thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 830.)
  74. 40303.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    After classification, the board must elect a president from among its members and appoint a secretary and treasurer.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40303. After such classification the board shall elect a president from their number and appoint a secretary and treasurer, each of whom shall hold office during the pleasure of the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  75. 40304.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    After each general election, the directors must meet in April, organize as a board, and appoint a president, secretary, and treasurer.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40304. On the day of the regular meeting of the board in April next following each general election, the directors shall meet and organize as a board, elect a president and appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who shall each hold office during the pleasure of the board. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 830.)
  76. 40305.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may elect a vice president and appoint an assistant secretary, who serves at the board’s pleasure.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40305. The board may elect a vice president and appoint an assistant secretary to serve during the pleasure of the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  77. 40306.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A director elected after the formation election serves a four-year term and stays in office until a successor is elected or appointed and qualified.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40306. The term of office of each director elected after the formation election shall be four years, and until his or her successor is elected and has qualified. Upon the district receiving actual written notice that a director or the entity the director represents no longer is a holder of title within the district or that the holder of title the director represents is withdrawing the director’s authorization, a vacancy shall be deemed to occur, but the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected or appointed and qualified. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 3. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  78. 40307.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A director candidate must hold title within the district. If the title holder is not a natural person, it may designate representative(s) by filing written evidence with the district so they can be elected or appointed as director.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [40300 - 40307] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40307. In order to be nominated and eligible for the office of director, a candidate shall be a holder of title within the district. If a holder of title to land is not a natural person, the holder of title to land may designate a representative or representatives to be eligible to be elected or appointed as a director by filing with the district written evidence of that designation. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  79. 4032.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Service areas may be changed over time, including being enlarged, reduced, consolidated, or abolished, when administration convenience requires it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Creation of Watermaster Service Areas [4025 - 4032] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4032. Service areas may be enlarged, reduced, consolidated, or abolished from time to time as convenience of administration may require. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  80. 40330.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board sets the amount of the secretary’s bond.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40330. The amount of the bond to be given by the secretary for the faithful performance of his duties shall be fixed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  81. 40331.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The district treasurer must execute a bond, and the board sets the amount, which cannot be less than $10,000.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40331. The treasurer of the district shall execute a bond in an amount to be fixed by the board, the minimum amount thereof not to be less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1086.)
  82. 40332.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each board member must execute a $5,000 bond.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40332. Each member of the board shall execute a bond in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000). (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  83. 40333.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A judge of the superior court of any affected county may approve the bonds of a district’s first directors.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40333. The bonds of the first directors of any district may be approved by a judge of the superior court of any affected county and recorded in the office of the recorder of such county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  84. 40334.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Bonds for directors other than the first directors must be approved by a superior court judge, recorded by the county recorder, and filed with the secretary.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40334. The bonds of the directors, other than the first directors, shall be approved by a judge of the superior court, recorded in the office of the recorder of the office county, and filed with the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  85. 40335.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The district may pay the premiums for official bonds.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40335. All bonds shall be made payable to the district and be in the form prescribed for the official bonds of county officers. Premiums may be paid by the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  86. 40336.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If a district is appointed fiscal agent for a federal reclamation project, its directors and treasurer must each execute an additional bond in the amount set by the Secretary of the Interior.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Official Bonds [40330 - 40336] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40336. If any district is appointed fiscal agent of or by the United States in connection with any federal reclamation project, the directors and the treasurer shall each execute an additional bond in the sum required by the Secretary of the Interior, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties and the faithful discharge of the district of its duties under the appointment. These bonds may be sued upon by the United States or any person injured by the failure of these officers promptly and completely to perform their respective duties. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  87. 40355.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Compensation [40355 - 40356] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A director may receive up to $100 per day, for no more than six days in a calendar month, plus actual and necessary expenses when acting under the board’s order.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Compensation [40355 - 40356] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40355. (a) A director, when sitting on the board or acting under its orders, shall receive not exceeding: (1) One hundred dollars ($100) per day, not exceeding six days in any calendar month. (2) Actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official business under the order of the board. (b) For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a director’s activities on any specific day are compensable shall be made pursuant to Article 2.3 (commencing with Section 53232) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (c) Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  88. 40356.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Compensation [40355 - 40356] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must set the compensation for the other officers and employees covered by this division, and the pay comes from the district treasury unless this division says otherwise.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Compensation [40355 - 40356] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40356. The board shall fix the compensation to be paid to all other officers and employees provided for in this division, to be paid out of the treasury of the district, except as otherwise provided by this division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  89. 40383.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Misconduct [40383- 40383.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    An officer who wilfully violates an express duty in this division can be liable on the officer’s official bond and removed from office through a superior court proceeding.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [40300 - 40383] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Misconduct [40383- 40383.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40383. For wilful violation of any express duty provided for in this division on the part of any officer named in this division, he shall be liable upon his official bond and subject to removal from office by proceeding brought in the superior court of the office county by any assessment payer of the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  90. 4050.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may appoint a watermaster, and a court may appoint a public agency watermaster in certain petitioned cases. A court-appointed watermaster has the powers and duties the court sets, and the department stops being responsible once the new watermaster takes effect.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4050. (a) Upon written request submitted to the department by the owners or governing bodies of at least 15 percent of the conduits lawfully entitled to directly divert water from the streams or other sources of water supply in any service area, the department may, if it determines that it is necessary, appoint a watermaster and if necessary, in its discretion, one or more deputy watermasters for the service area. (b) Upon petition, made to a court in which a relevant judicial decree has been entered, by the owners or governing bodies of at least 15 percent of the conduits lawfully entitled to directly divert water from the streams or other sources of water supply in any service area, the court may appoint a public agency as watermaster under this part to replace the watermaster appointed by the department. (c) (1) A watermaster appointed pursuant to subdivision (b) shall have the powers and duties prescribed by the court pursuant to the exercise of its judicial authority, which may include any powers and duties prescribed by this part. (2) This part shall apply to the service area for which a watermaster is appointed pursuant to subdivision (b) only to the extent determined by the court. (d) (1) If in response to a petition made to a court, the court appoints a watermaster in a service area in which the department previously appointed a watermaster, upon the appointment of the new watermaster becoming effective, the department shall not be responsible for carrying out any of the duties and obligations of this part, including any responsibility for the funding of the expenses of administration or distribution pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 4200). (2) If in response to a petition made to a court, the court appoints a watermaster in a service area in which the department previously appointed a watermaster, upon the appointment of the new watermaster becoming effective and in the discretion of the department, any fixed waterflow measuring device and fixed distribution structure installed by the department shall either be removed from the service area by the department, or transferred at no charge to the new watermaster appointed by the court. With respect to any waterflow measuring device or fixed distribution structure transferred to the new watermaster, all rights, duties, and obligations of the department shall accompany the transfer and shall be assumed by the new watermaster, and the new watermaster shall hold the department harmless for any and all claims or causes of action relative to the items transferred that arise subsequent to the transfer. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 246, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  91. 40500.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [40500- 40500.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A vacancy in the office of director must be filled under Section 1780 of the Government Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [40500- 40500.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40500. A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled pursuant to Section 1780 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1059.)
  92. 4051.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may stop watermaster service in a service area when the need for it ends, and it may start the service again whenever need exists.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4051. The department may from time to time discontinue watermaster service in any service area, if necessity therefor ceases, and revive the service whenever and as frequently as necessity exists. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  93. 4052.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The watermaster must be properly qualified and must perform the duties required by this part under the department’s general supervision and control.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4052. The watermaster shall be properly qualified and shall perform the duties imposed on him by this part as an employee under the general supervision and control of the department. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  94. 4053.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Watermasters are entitled to necessary travel expenses for duties they perform, in addition to their compensation.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Watermasters [4050 - 4053] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4053. Watermasters, in addition to compensation for their services, shall receive necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  95. 40650.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Directors elected at the formation election must meet and organize as a board on the first Tuesday after their election and qualification, and they must designate the board’s office, which also serves as the district office.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40650. The directors elected at the formation election shall on the first Tuesday after their election and qualification meet and organize as a board and designate an office of the board, which shall also be the office of the district, at which the board shall thereafter hold its meetings. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  96. 40651.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must hold a regular meeting every month at the district office location it selects.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40651. The board shall hold a regular meeting each month at the place selected as the district office. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 830.)
  97. 40652.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may change the time or place of its regular monthly meeting by resolution, but the change is not effective until the resolution is published once a week for two successive weeks in the office county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40652. The board may by resolution duly entered upon its minutes fix any other time or place for the regular monthly meeting, but no such change shall become effective until after the resolution making it has been published once a week for two successive weeks in the office county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  98. 40653.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Special board meetings may be held when needed for district business, but they must be ordered by a majority of the board.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40653. Special meetings of the board may be held as required for the proper transaction of the business of the district, but shall be ordered by a majority of the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  99. 40654.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A special-meeting order must be entered of record, state the business to be transacted, and notice of the order must be given to each director who did not join in it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40654. The order calling a special meeting shall be entered of record and specify the business to be transacted. Five days’ notice of the order must be given to each director not joining in the order. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  100. 40655.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    At a special meeting, only the business named in the order may be handled unless every member is present and agrees to consider other business.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40655. No other business than that specified in the order may be transacted at a special meeting unless all the members are present and consent to the consideration of any business not specified in the order. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  101. 40656.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Board meetings must be public, a majority makes a quorum for business, and fewer than a quorum of directors may adjourn day to day.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40656. All meetings of the board shall be public and a majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A smaller number of directors than a quorum may adjourn from day to day. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  102. 40657.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must make its records open to public inspection during business hours.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40657. All records of the board shall be open to public inspection during business hours. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  103. 40657.5.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A district may destroy a record if it follows Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40657.5. A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  104. 40658.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must manage and conduct the district’s business.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40658. The board shall manage and conduct the business of the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  105. 40659.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A district board in existence on the section’s effective date must file a certificate with the Secretary of State by January 1, 1964, unless it may file a copy of the formation order instead.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Board Meetings and Duties [40650 - 40659] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40659. The board of a district in existence on the effective date of this section shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 1964, listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The date of formation. (c) The county or counties in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded. If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.)
  106. 40800.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Change of Office [40800- 40800.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may change its office and meeting place by majority vote, but the change does not take effect until the resolution is published once a week for two successive weeks in the relevant county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [40300 - 40800] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Change of Office [40800- 40800.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 40800. The office of the board and its place of meetings may be changed by a majority vote of the board, but no such change shall become effective until after the resolution making it has been published once a week for two successive weeks in the county in which the office of the board has theretofore been located. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  107. 410.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    Before starting a weather resources management project, the project operator must file and publish a notice of intention.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 410. Before commencing a weather resources management project, the project operator shall file with the department and cause to be published a notice of intention. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  108. 4100.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Owners of conduits regulated by a watermaster must build and maintain a substantial, serviceable diversion dam or works in the stream channel, to the department’s satisfaction.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4100. The owner of every conduit subject to regulation by a watermaster shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the department a substantial and serviceable diversion dam or works in the channel of the stream from which the water is diverted. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  109. 41000.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Only holders of title to land may vote at a general election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41000. Only the holders of title to land are entitled to vote at a general election. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  110. 41001.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each voter may vote in precincts where owned land is located and may get one vote for each $100 of qualifying land value.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41001. Each voter may vote in each precinct in which any of the land owned by him is situated and may cast one vote for each one hundred dollars ($100), or fraction thereof, worth of his land, exclusive of improvements, minerals, and mineral rights therein, in the precinct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  111. 41002.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Voters over 18 may vote in person or by proxy.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41002. Each male or female voter over the age of 18 years may vote in person or by proxy. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1748.)
  112. 41003.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A guardian, conservator, administrator, or executor may be treated as the holder of title to land for this division when the fee owner cannot vote.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41003. Any guardian, conservator, administrator, or executor, of a person or estate owning land within the district shall be considered the holder of title to land for the purposes of this division, where the owner in fee is not entitled to vote. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
  113. 41004.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A corporation that holds title to land within the district may vote through an officer or agent authorized in writing under the corporate seal.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41004. Any corporation holding title to land within the district is entitled to vote through any officer or agent authorized in writing under the seal of the corporation. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  114. 41005.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A person may not vote by proxy unless the authority to do so is shown by an acknowledged instrument filed with the board of election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41005. No person shall vote by proxy unless his authority to cast such vote is evidenced by an instrument acknowledged and filed with the board of election. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  115. 41006.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A qualifying purchaser under a deferred-installment land sale contract may vote one-half of the vote assigned to the land at a district election, if the listed conditions are met.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41006. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this division, if a holder of title to land enters into a contract for the sale of the land on deferred installments of the purchase price, the purchaser named in the contract is entitled to cast one-half of the vote allotted to such land at any district election if all the following have occurred: (a) The land is separately assessed on the county assessment roll. (b) A copy of the contract of sale is filed with the secretary at least 30 days prior to the date of the election. (c) The purchaser is not delinquent for more than six months in the payment of any sums required to be paid under the contract. For the purposes of this section, the county assessor shall, at the request of any purchaser, separately assess and separately list all such lands upon the assessment roll. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  116. 41007.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The secretary must prepare a precinct list at least 20 days before any district election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41007. At least 20 days prior to any district election, the secretary shall prepare a list for each precinct showing: (a) The names of the holders of title to land who enter into contracts of sale, as shown by the copies of the contracts on file in his office. (b) The name of the purchaser. (c) A description of the land subject to each contract. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  117. 41008.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each precinct list must be delivered to the precinct election board before the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41008. Each precinct list shall be delivered to the election board for the precinct prior to the election. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  118. 41009.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The secretary must give written notice at least five days before each election to each land title holder named as a seller in a contract on file, saying the contract has been filed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41009. At least five days prior to each election, the secretary shall notify in writing each holder of title to land named as the seller in any contract on file in his office that the contract has been filed. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  119. 4101.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The owner of a conduit must construct and maintain a substantial, serviceable headgate in the conduit, to the department’s satisfaction.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4101. The owner of a conduit shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the department a substantial and serviceable headgate in the conduit through which the water is diverted at or near the diversion dam or works. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  120. 41010.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A person entitled to vote in a district election may challenge a purchaser’s right to vote, following Section 41006.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41010. Any person entitled to vote at a district election may challenge the right of a purchaser to vote in accordance with the provisions of Section 41006. Challenges shall be made and determined as nearly as practicable in the manner provided by the Elections Code. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  121. 41011.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A holder of an original deed of conveyance, or an authenticated/certified copy, may use it as evidence to vote the acreage described in the deed when the property was conveyed before the election and the change of interest does not appear on the assessment roll.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41011. Where property has been conveyed prior to the election and the change of interest does not appear by the assessment roll, the original deed of conveyance or a copy thereof certified by the county recorder, or otherwise authenticated, shall be sufficient evidence to entitle the holder thereof to vote the acreage therein described. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  122. 41012.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A person who is not legally qualified to vote and makes a false statement about the right to vote is subject to the same penalties as someone illegally voting.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41012. Any person not legally qualified to vote who makes any false statement in respect to his right to vote shall incur all of the penalties provided in the Elections Code for persons illegally voting at elections. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  123. 41013.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Before the formation election, and at later elections, the department or board must prepare, certify, and deliver certain roll copies to the election board at each voting place.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41013. The department prior to the formation election, and at all subsequent elections the board, shall prepare, certify, and furnish to the election board at each voting place in the district a copy of each of the assessment rolls pertaining to any land in the precinct or, if applicable, the election roll prepared in accordance with Section 41027. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 5. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  124. 41014.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The department or board must prepare and give election boards certified lists showing the land entered under federal or state law.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41014. The department or the board shall likewise prepare and furnish to the election boards lists certified by the register of the United States Land Office or the State Lands Commission, as the case may be, showing the land entered under the laws of the United States or of the State. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  125. 41015.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The lists must include the names of persons entitled to possessory rights and the amount of land held by each.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41015. The lists shall contain the names of the persons entitled to possessory rights and the quantity of land held by each. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  126. 41016.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Election boards must use the most recent county assessment rolls and lists, or the election roll under Section 41027 if applicable, when deciding voter qualifications and how many votes each voter may cast.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41016. The most recent county assessment rolls and lists, or, if applicable, the election roll prepared in accordance with Section 41027, shall be used by the election boards in determining the qualifications of voters and the number of votes each voter is entitled to cast. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 6. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  127. 41017.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If a tract of land lies partly inside and partly outside a precinct, and the assessment roll values it as a whole, the tract must be apportioned by the acres inside and outside the precinct.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41017. Where a tract of land is situated partly within and partly without the boundaries of a precinct and the assessment roll contains a valuation of the tract as a whole, the tract must be apportioned according to the number of acres lying within and without the boundaries of the precinct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  128. 41018.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If land listed for an election board has no assigned valuation, the department or board must ask the county assessor to value it, and the county assessor must provide a statement of that value.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41018. If there is included in any assessment roll or list furnished to an election board any land which has no valuation assigned to it, the department or the board, as the case may be, shall request the county assessor to value the land and the county assessor shall prepare and furnish to the department or board requesting it a statement of the value of the land as appraised by him. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  129. 41019.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The value must be determined as nearly as possible the same way and on the same basis as the tax valuation of similarly situated other lands in the precinct.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41019. The value shall be arrived at as nearly as may be done in the same manner and upon the same basis as was the valuation for purposes of taxation assessed upon other lands in the precinct similarly situated. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  130. 4102.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A headgate must be built so the watermaster can lock it and keep it closed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4102. The headgate shall be of such construction that it can be locked and kept closed by the watermaster. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  131. 41020.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The county assessor must provide the land valuation to the precinct election board, and the board must use it to determine how many votes the land title holder may cast.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Qualifications [41000 - 41020] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41020. The valuation made by the county assessor shall be furnished to the election board of the precinct in which the land is situated and shall be used by the election board in determining the number of votes which the holder of title to the land is entitled to cast. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  132. 41025.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. )

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    The board may use an election roll instead of the most recent county assessment roll, and the department may do the same for a formation election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. ) ## 41025. As an alternative to using the most recent county assessment roll, the board may cause an election roll to be prepared and used for determining ownership and value of parcels for all purposes involving elections. For purposes of a formation election, the department may also elect to cause an election roll to be prepared and shall perform those functions designated to be performed by the board or secretary in this chapter. If the procedures provided in this chapter are used, Sections 41018 to 41020, inclusive, shall not apply. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  133. 41026.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. )

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    The board must have a preliminary election roll prepared by a registered civil engineer, and the secretary must publish notice of its preparation. Voters get votes based on acreage, with a minimum of one vote if they own less than one acre.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. ) ## 41026. (a) The board shall have a preliminary election roll prepared pursuant to subdivision (b) by a registered civil engineer. The engineer shall prepare the preliminary election roll by division unless all district elections are at large. (b) The preliminary election roll shall include each parcel of land listed on the most recent county assessment roll, any federal and state land, and any other unvalued lands within the district. For each parcel, the preliminary election roll shall list the name of the holder of title to land and the area of that parcel. The preliminary election roll shall assign each voter one of the following: (1) One vote for each acre of land owned by that voter within the district. If the voter owns less than one acre, the voter shall be entitled to one vote. Any fraction of an acre shall be rounded to the next full acre. (2) A number of votes based on the benefits derived by each parcel from being within the boundaries of the district, or from receiving services from the district, or both. The engineer shall consider, among other factors, the nature of the use or allowed uses of the parcel, whether the parcel is developed or undeveloped, and the nature of the district’s services provided to or available to the parcel. (c) The secretary shall publish a notice of preparation of the preliminary election roll pursuant to Section 39057, indicating the date, time, and place of the board’s hearing to consider the preliminary election roll. The notice shall also provide information concerning the availability of the preliminary election roll. (d) A copy of the preliminary election roll shall be available at the district’s offices during regular business hours and at any other convenient location, as determined by the district. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 275, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  134. 41027.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. )

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    This section requires the board and county supervisors to hold hearings, review and act on the election roll, and requires the secretary to file the final roll on time.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. ) ## 41027. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing to receive any testimony regarding the preliminary election roll. The hearing may be continued from time to time. Following the hearing and deliberations, the board shall make any changes to the preliminary election roll and shall adopt the election roll. (b) If the preliminary election roll was prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 41026, the adopted election roll shall be deemed the final election roll. (c) If the preliminary election roll was prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 41026, the secretary shall send the adopted election roll to the board of supervisors of the principal county. Upon receiving the adopted election roll, the board of supervisors of the principal county shall set the date, time, and place for a public hearing to receive any testimony regarding the adopted election roll. The board of supervisors shall publish a notice of its public hearing pursuant to Section 39057. At the hearing, the board of supervisors shall receive any testimony regarding the adopted election roll. The hearing may be continued from time to time. Following the hearing and deliberations, the board of supervisors shall either approve or disapprove the adopted election roll. If the board of supervisors approves the adopted election roll, it shall send the final election roll to the board. If the board of supervisors disapproves the adopted election roll, the board of supervisors shall notify the board of its disapproval and may recommend changes to the adopted election roll for the board to consider. The district shall compensate the principal county for any costs incurred by the board of supervisors pursuant to this chapter. (d) The secretary shall certify and file the final election roll not later than the date of the first publication of the notice provided pursuant to Section 41308. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 683. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  135. 41028.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. )

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    The final election roll must be used for elections unless it is modified or the board chooses the most recent county assessment roll at least 84 days before a general election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Alternative Election Roll [41025 - 41028] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. ) ## 41028. The final election roll shall be used for all purposes relating to elections, until subsequently modified in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter, or until the board elects at least 84 days prior to a general election to use the most recent county assessment roll. The board may at any time cause a revised preliminary election roll to be prepared in accordance with Section 41026. Upon written petition filed by the holders of title to land with at least 10 percent of the votes based on the last finalized election roll, at least 150 days before any general or special election, the board shall prepare a new preliminary election roll and follow the procedures provided for in Section 41027. At least 84 days prior to an election, the district shall update the names listed as the holder of title to land of each parcel on the election roll and may rely on the most recent county assessment roll for determining ownership. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 7. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  136. 4103.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The owner of a conduit must construct and maintain water flow measuring devices at points along the conduit required and approved by the department.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4103. The owner of a conduit shall construct and maintain such water flow measuring devices at such points along the conduit as may be required and approved by the department for the purpose of assisting the watermaster in determining the amounts of water which are being diverted and applied to beneficial use. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  137. 4104.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    If a conduit owner does not build and maintain required water-control works after 30 days’ notice from the department, the watermaster may close the conduit until the department’s requirements are met.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. By Owners of Conduits [4100 - 4104] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4104. If the owner of any conduit refuses or neglects to construct and maintain the diversion dam or works, the headgate, or the measuring devices provided for in this article after 30 days’ notice by the department so to do, the watermaster may close the conduit, and it shall not be opened or any water diverted from the source of supply until the requirements of the department as to the diversion dam or works, the headgate, or the measuring devices have been complied with. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  138. 411.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    The project operator must publish the notice of intention in the required newspaper(s) and send it to the affected counties’ boards of supervisors.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 411. The project operator shall cause the notice of intention to be published pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code in a newspaper having a general circulation and published within any county wherein the project is to be conducted and in which the affected area is located, or, if the project is to be conducted in more than one county or if the affected area is located in more than one county or is located in a county other than the one in which the operation is to be conducted, then the notice shall be published in like manner in a newspaper having a general circulation and published within each of the counties. In case there is no newspaper published within the appropriate county, publication shall be made in a newspaper having a general circulation within the county. The project operator shall also send the notice of intention to the boards of supervisors of counties to be affected by the project. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  139. 41150.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The district board must create election precincts, define their boundaries, and ensure there is at least one precinct for each district division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41150. The board shall establish a convenient number of election precincts in the district and define the boundaries thereof. At least one precinct must be established for each division of the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  140. 41151.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may change election precinct boundaries, but not less than 60 days before an election in the district, and it must record the changes in its minutes.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41151. The board may at any time, but not less than 60 days before an election to be held in the district, change the boundaries of any election precinct. The changes shall be entered upon the minutes of the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  141. 41153.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must file its redivision order with the secretary’s office, and the secretary must file a certified copy with the department.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41153. The redivision order of the board shall be filed in the office of the secretary and a copy certified by the secretary shall be filed with the department. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1020, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  142. 41154.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must set up a convenient number of election precincts in each new division at its next regular meeting, and precincts may not include land from more than one division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41154. The board shall at its next regular meeting establish a convenient number of election precincts in each of the new divisions. No precinct shall include any land situate in more than one of the divisions. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  143. 41155.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Directors already in office when new divisions are created stay in office for the divisions they were elected from until their terms end, and successors are elected from the new divisions.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Redivision and Establishing of Precincts [41150 - 41155] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41155. The directors in office at the time new divisions are established shall continue in office for the divisions from which they were elected until the expiration of the terms for which they were elected, but their successors shall be elected from the new divisions. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  144. 412.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. )

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    Proof of publication must be shown by attaching a copy of the published notice to the publisher’s or newspaper foreman’s affidavit.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Weather Resources Management [400 - 420] ( Chapter 4 repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Notice of Intention [410 - 412] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2. ) ## 412. Proof of publication shall be by copy of the notice as published attached to and made a part of the affidavit of the publisher or foreman of the newspaper publishing the notice. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 950, Sec. 2.)
  145. 4125.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. By Owners of Reservoirs [4125 - 4126] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Reservoir owners in the described watermaster-regulated situations must install and maintain required measuring devices near the reservoir.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. By Owners of Reservoirs [4125 - 4126] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4125. The owner of every reservoir which is subject to regulation by a watermaster and which is located across or upon the bed of a natural stream or requires the use of a natural stream channel shall construct and maintain such measuring devices below the reservoir in the stream and such measuring devices above the reservoir on each stream or source of supply discharging into the reservoir as may be required and approved by the department for the purpose of assisting the department or the watermaster in determining the amounts of water to which the owner is entitled and the amounts of water which the owner is diverting, storing, and applying to beneficial use. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  146. 4126.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. By Owners of Reservoirs [4125 - 4126] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    If a reservoir owner does not install and maintain the required measuring devices after 30 days’ notice from the department, the watermaster may open the reservoir outlet.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Construction and Maintenance of Works and Measuring Devices [4100 - 4126] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. By Owners of Reservoirs [4125 - 4126] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4126. If the owner of any reservoir neglects or refuses to construct and maintain the measuring devices provided for in this article after 30 days’ notice by the department, the watermaster may open the outlet of the reservoir and the outlet shall not be closed, except by order of the department, until the requirements of the department as to the measuring devices are complied with. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  147. 41300.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each district must hold a general water storage district election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41300. An election, known as the general water storage district election, shall be held in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in each odd-numbered year, at which a successor shall be chosen to each officer whose term expires in April next thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 830.)
  148. 41301.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Before the election, the board must appoint one inspector and two judges for each precinct from among the voters there.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41301. Prior to the election, the board shall appoint for each precinct, from the voters thereof, one inspector and two judges, who constitute an election board for the precinct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  149. 41302.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    At least 24 days before a general election, the secretary must give public notice of the election by publication and posting.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41302. Not less than 24 days before a general election, the secretary shall give notice of the election by causing a notice to be published once a week for three successive weeks in each affected county and by causing notices to be posted in the office of the board and in three public places in each election precinct stating the time of holding the election and the polling place of each precinct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  150. 41303.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Affidavits about publication and posting of election notices must be filed with each affected county’s elections official, along with a certified copy of the order calling the election, and duplicates must be filed with the board.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41303. Affidavits of the publication and posting of the election notices shall be filed with the county elections official of each affected county, together with a copy of the order calling the election, certified by the president, and duplicates shall be filed with the board. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 169. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  151. 41304.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must designate a polling place in each precinct more than 24 days before the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41304. The board shall, by order made more than 24 days before the time for election, designate a convenient place within each precinct as the polling place of the precinct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  152. 41305.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Voters can petition to place a candidate for district director on the ballot, and only names proposed by filed petitions may be printed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41305. Not less than 60 days before the election, any 10 or more voters in any division of the district may file with the board a petition requesting that the name of a specified person be placed on the ballot for the particular division as a candidate for the office of director to represent the particular division. Only the names proposed by the petitions filed with the board shall be printed on the ballots for the various divisions of the district. The date of actual receipt of any such petition by the board shall be deemed to be the date of filing of the same with the board. If there are less than 10 voters in any division, signatures of one-third of the number of voters, rounded up to the next whole number, shall be required to nominate a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 8. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  153. 41306.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The petitions must be kept in the secretary’s office.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41306. The petitions shall be preserved in the office of the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  154. 41307.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If only one person is nominated, or none is nominated, by 59 days before the election, the board may decide not to hold an election for that office and request an appointment instead.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41307. If, by the 59th day prior to the election, only one person has been nominated as provided in Section 41305 for any elective office to be filled at that election, or no one has been nominated for that office, the board, in its discretion and by resolution, may order that an election not be held for that office and request the board of supervisors to appoint to that office the person nominated or, where no one has been nominated for that office, to appoint to that office a person who the board of supervisors selects. Upon receipt of a request from the board, the board of supervisors shall make that appointment, and the person appointed shall qualify and take office and serve as if elected at a general election. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 779, Sec. 10. Effective October 10, 1999.)
  155. 41308.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The secretary must publish a notice at least 84 days before a general election in each affected county, giving the election time and the text of Sections 41305 and 41307.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Procedure and Nominations [41300 - 41308] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41308. Not less than 84 days before a general election, the secretary shall give notice of the provisions of Sections 41305 and 41307 by causing a notice to be published one time in each affected county stating the time of the forthcoming general election and reciting the provisions of Sections 41305 and 41307. The notice shall also state whether the most recent county assessment roll or an election roll prepared pursuant to Section 41027 shall be used for the election for purposes of establishing title to and value of land. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 9. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  156. 41330.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must provide the ballots used at the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41330. The ballots used at the election shall be provided by the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  157. 41331.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    One election judge must give each voter one ballot for the votes the voter is entitled to cast under this division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41331. One of the judges of the election shall deliver to each of the voters one ballot for the votes to which the voter is entitled by this division. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 10. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  158. 41332.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each ballot must show the number of votes it represents, and an election officer must write or stamp that number and initial the ballot when giving it to the voter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41332. Each ballot cast shall contain the number of votes it represents, which number shall be written or stamped upon it by an election officer and initialed by him when handed to the voter. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  159. 41333.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each ballot must have a perforated tab, and that tab must be marked with the initials of a precinct election board member before the ballot is handed to the voter.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41333. Each ballot shall have a perforated tab which shall be marked with the initials of a member of the board of election of the precinct immediately before being handed to the voter. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  160. 41334.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The inspector must tear the perforated tab from the ballot immediately before the voted ballot goes into the ballot-box, then keep it and send it with the ballots to the secretary.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41334. The perforated tab shall be torn from the ballot by the inspector immediately before the voted ballot is placed in the ballot-box, and shall be preserved by him and sent with the ballots to the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  161. 41335.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Ballots must print the names of all filed candidates with a voting square beside each name, and they must leave enough blank space for voters to write in other names.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41335. The ballots shall have printed on them the names of all candidates whose names have been filed as provided in this division, with a voting square to the right of each name. There shall be sufficient blank spaces left in which voters may write other names. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  162. 41336.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Candidate names must be grouped under each office name, and the order must be set by random drawing using Elections Code procedures.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41336. The names shall be arranged in groups under the designation of the office for which each person named is a candidate, in order determined by random drawing following the procedures provided by the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 11. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  163. 41337.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Ballots for each district division must list only the names of persons running for director for that division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41337. The ballots in each division of the district shall contain names of persons to be voted for as director to represent that division only. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  164. 41338.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A director may not be elected by the district at large unless a competent court has determined that this is allowed.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Ballots [41330 - 41338] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41338. No director shall be elected by the district at large, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has determined or hereinafter so determines. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 12. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  165. 41360.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If the board does not appoint an election board, or the appointees do not show up at poll opening, precinct voters present then may appoint an election board or replace an absent member.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41360. If the board fails to appoint an election board or the members appointed do not attend at the opening of the polls on the morning of election, the voters of the precinct present at that hour may appoint an election board, or supply the place of an absent member thereof. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  166. 41361.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The inspector chairs the election board and may administer required oaths and appoint judges when a judge stops acting during an election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41361. The inspector is chairman of the election board. He may administer all oaths required in the process of an election and appoint judges if, during the progress of the election, any judge ceases to act. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  167. 41362.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Any member of the election board may administer and certify required oaths during an election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41362. Any member of the election board may administer and certify oaths required to be administered during the progress of an election. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  168. 41363.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Each election board member must take and sign an oath before the polls open. Any precinct voter may administer and certify the oath.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41363. Before opening the polls, each member of the election board must take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the duties imposed upon him by law. Any voter of the precinct may administer and certify such oath. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  169. 41364.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Unless the board sets different hours, the polls must open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on election day.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41364. Unless the board fixes other hours, the polls shall be opened at 6 a.m. on the morning of the election and closed at 7 p.m. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  170. 41365.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may set polling hours in the election notice, but the polls must stay open for at least six consecutive hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41365. The board may, in the notice of election, fix the hours for the opening and closing of the polls; but the polls shall be kept open for not less than six consecutive hours between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  171. 41366.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The election board must keep a list of voters who voted and how many votes each cast.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41366. A list shall be kept by the election board containing the names of each voter who has voted and the number of votes cast by each. If the ballot is cast by proxy the list shall also state the name of the person casting it. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  172. 41367.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Voting may begin when the polls open, continue while they remain open, and be conducted as closely as practicable under the Elections Code.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct at Precincts [41360 - 41367] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41367. Voting may commence as soon as the polls are opened, may continue during all the time the polls remain opened, and shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  173. 41390.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    During ballot counting, the inspector must string the ballots on a cord or thread in the order entered on the judges’ tally list.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41390. The ballots shall be strung upon a cord or thread by the inspector during the counting in the order in which they are entered upon the tally list by the judges. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  174. 41391.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    After all votes are counted, a certificate must be prepared for each set of poll lists and tallies, and each certificate must be signed by a judge and the inspector.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41391. As soon as all votes are counted a certificate shall be drawn upon each of the papers containing the poll lists and tallies, or attached thereto, stating in words and figures at full length the number of votes each one voted for has received, and designating the office to fill which he was voted for. Each certificate shall be signed by a judge and the inspector. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  175. 41392.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The inspector must keep one certificate, together with its poll list and tally paper, for at least six months.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41392. One of the certificates, with the poll list and the tally paper to which it is attached, shall be retained by the inspector and preserved by him at least six months. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  176. 41393.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The inspector must seal and endorse the election returns, send them to the secretary, and the secretary must keep them unopened for at least six months.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41393. The ballots, together with the other certificate with the poll list and tally paper to which it is attached, shall be: (a) Sealed by the inspector in the presence of the judges and endorsed “Election returns of (naming the precinct) precinct.” (b) Directed to the secretary. (c) Immediately delivered by the inspector or some other responsible carrier designated by him, to the secretary. (d) Kept by the secretary unopened for at least six months. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  177. 41394.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    A district voter who believes a precinct vote was not correctly counted may appear on the day set for the board to open and canvass the returns and demand a recount.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41394. If any voter of the district is of the opinion that the vote of any precinct has not been correctly counted, he may appear on the day appointed for the board to open and canvass the returns, and demand a recount of the vote of the precinct that is claimed to have been incorrectly counted. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  178. 41395.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Election lists, tally papers, and certificates cannot be rejected just because of form if they can still be satisfactorily understood.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Returns of Election [41390 - 41395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41395. No list, tally paper, or certificate returned from any election shall be set aside or rejected for want of form if it can be satisfactorily understood. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  179. 41415.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must meet at its usual place of meeting on the first Monday after each election to canvass the returns.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41415. The board shall meet at its usual place of meeting on the first Monday after each election to canvass the returns. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  180. 41416.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must canvass the returns when all precinct returns have been received; if not, it must postpone the canvass day by day.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41416. If at the time of meeting the returns from each precinct in the district in which the polls were opened have been received, the board shall then and there proceed to canvass the returns. If all the returns have not been received, the canvass shall be postponed from day to day until all the returns have been received, or until six postponements have been had. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  181. 41417.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The canvass must be conducted publicly, with the returns opened, the district vote for each person counted, and the result declared.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Canvass [41415 - 41417] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41417. The canvass shall be made in public and by opening the returns and ascertaining the vote of the district for each person voted for, and declaring the result. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  182. 41440.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The candidate with the most votes for each office at the election is elected.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41440. The person receiving the highest number of votes for each office to be filled at the election shall be elected. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  183. 41441.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board must declare elected as director the person with the most votes for that office in each division.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41441. The board shall declare elected as director the person having the highest number of votes for that office in each division. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  184. 41442.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The secretary must immediately prepare and deliver certificates of election to the elected persons, signed and sealed with the district seal.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41442. The secretary shall immediately make out and deliver to the elected persons certificates of election signed by him and authenticated with the seal of the district. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  185. 41443.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The secretary must record the election result in the board’s records as soon as it is declared.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 3. General Elections [41300 - 41443] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Results of Election [41440 - 41443] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41443. The secretary shall enter in the records of the board a statement of the result of the election as soon as it is declared. The statement shall show: (a) The whole number of votes cast in the district, and in each division. (b) The names of the persons voted for. (c) The office to fill which each person was voted for. (d) The number of votes cast in each precinct for each person voted for. (e) The number of votes cast in each division for the office of director. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  186. 4150.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The department may adopt reasonable regulations needed to secure water distribution in line with determined rights.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4150. The department may make such reasonable regulations to secure distribution of water in accordance with determined rights as may be needed. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  187. 4151.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The watermaster must divide water among conduits and reservoirs and adjust or close headgates and reservoir works as needed to distribute water according to users’ rights.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4151. The watermaster shall divide the water of the streams or other sources of supply among the several conduits and reservoirs taking water therefrom and so adjust or close the headgates of conduits and regulate the controlling works of reservoirs as may be necessary to insure a distribution of the water among the water users entitled to its use, according to the rights of the users. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  188. 4152.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A watermaster may attach a dated, signed written notice to a headgate or reservoir control works after regulating them in the course of duty.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4152. Whenever in pursuance of his duties the watermaster regulates a headgate to a conduit or the controlling works of a reservoir, he may attach to the headgate or controlling works a written notice properly dated and signed setting forth the fact that the headgate or controlling works have been properly regulated and are wholly under his control. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  189. 4153.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    The notice counts as legal notice for people interested in diverting and distributing water from the conduit or reservoir.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Procedure of Distribution [4150 - 4153] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4153. The notice is legal notice to all persons interested in the diversion and distribution of the water of the conduit or reservoir. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  190. 41550.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    If no general election is held, qualified petitioners may trigger a special election, and the board must call it.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41550. If a general election is not held as provided in this part, then upon the filing of a petition with the secretary, signed by the holders of title to more than 15 percent of the total assessed valuation of the land, or the holders of contracts to purchase such land executed by the holders of title thereto and qualified to vote in accordance with the provisions of Section 41006, requesting that a special election be called for the election of officers, the board shall thereupon call a special election for the election of officers. The election shall be held within not less than 15, nor more than 30, days after the filing of the petition. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  191. 41551.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Special-election notice must be posted in three public places in each precinct for at least 20 days and published once a week for three successive weeks in each affected county.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41551. Notice of any special election to be held pursuant to the provisions of this division shall be given by posting notices in three public places in each election precinct in the district for at least 20 days, and also by publication of the notice once a week for three successive weeks in each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  192. 41552.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The election notice must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41552. The notice shall specify the time, place, and purpose of the election. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  193. 41553.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    The board may cancel a special election if, by the ninth day before it, only one person has been nominated or no one has been nominated.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41553. If, by the ninth day prior to the special election, only one person has been nominated as provided in Section 41555, or no one has been nominated for the office, the board may order that an election not be held, following the same appointment procedures provided in Section 41307. If an election is to be held, unless otherwise in this division expressly specified, the election shall be held and the result determined and declared as nearly as may be in accordance with the provisions of this division relating to general elections. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 13. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  194. 41554.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Minor informalities in a special election do not invalidate it if the election was otherwise fairly conducted.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41554. No informalities in conducting the special election shall invalidate it, if otherwise fairly conducted. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.)
  195. 41555.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. )

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    Voters in a district division may file a petition for a director candidate at least 10 days before the special election, and the board may print only names proposed by filed petitions.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 - 48401] ( Division 14 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [41000 - 41905] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Elections [41550 - 41555] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391. ) ## 41555. Not less than 10 days before the special election, any 10 or more voters in any division of the district may file with the board a petition requesting that the name of a specified person be placed on the ballot for the particular division as a candidate for the office of director to represent the particular division. Only the names proposed by the petitions filed with the board shall be printed on the ballots for the various divisions of the district. The date of actual receipt of any such petition by the board shall be deemed to be the date of filing of the same with the board. If there are less than 10 voters in any division, signatures of one-third of the number of voters, rounded up to the next whole number, shall be required to nominate a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1593, Sec. 14. Effective September 30, 1990.)
  196. 4160.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Remedies for Improper Distribution [4160 - 4161] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A person injured by a watermaster’s action may apply to the county superior court for an injunction.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Remedies for Improper Distribution [4160 - 4161] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4160. Any person who is injured by the action of any watermaster may apply to the superior court of the county in which the injury takes place, for an injunction. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  197. 4161.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Remedies for Improper Distribution [4160 - 4161] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    An injunction may be issued only if a hearing shows the watermaster failed to distribute water according to rights set by court decrees, agreements, permits, or licenses.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Distribution of Water in Service Areas [4150 - 4161] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Remedies for Improper Distribution [4160 - 4161] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4161. Such injunction shall be issued only in case it is shown at the hearing that the watermaster has failed to distribute the water according to the rights as determined by decrees of court, agreements, permits, or licenses as provided in this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  198. 4175.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A person must not wilfully and without authority interfere with water-control devices under the watermaster’s control or use water the watermaster has denied.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4175. Every person who wilfully and without authority opens, closes, changes, or interferes with any headgate, waterbox, or measuring device while it is under the control of the wastermaster, or who wilfully takes or uses water which has been denied him by the watermaster under the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  199. 4176.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    Using or possessing water after the watermaster has denied it is prima facie evidence of guilt.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4176. The possession or use of water when it has been so denied him by the watermaster is prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)
  200. 4177.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )

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    A person who violates this chapter or Chapter 4 (starting with Section 4100) commits a misdemeanor.

    ## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000 - 4407] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Offenses [4175 - 4178] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 4177. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 144, Sec. 212.)

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