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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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## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a demand warrant is unpaid because there are no funds when presented, the county treasurer must register it separately and it starts earning interest from the registration date at the board-adopted rate.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53072. A demand warrant unpaid for want of funds at the time of presentation shall be registered by the county treasurer separately from other warrants of the district and shall bear interest from date of registration at the rate which the board has adopted pursuant to Section 53300. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1109, Sec. 5. Effective September 28, 1983.) - 53073. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A demand warrant under this article must be paid only from the maintenance fund, and if it is registered, payment follows registration order unless all outstanding demand warrant holders agree in writing to a different order and the county treasurer approves that agreement.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53073. A demand warrant issued pursuant to this article, shall be paid only from the maintenance fund, and, when registered, either in the order of its registration or in the order agreed to, in writing, by all of the holders of the district’s outstanding demand warrants, if the county treasurer approves the agreement. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1109, Sec. 6. Effective September 28, 1983.) - 53074. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
This section says certain payment or renewal rules for demand warrants also apply to warrants issued under this article.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Warrants Drawn on Maintenance Fund [53070 - 53074] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53074. The provisions of Article 2 of this chapter and Article 2, Chapter 2 of this part relating to the payment or renewal of a demand warrant apply to a warrant issued pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53090. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A warrant drawn on the irrigation fund must state that it will be paid from that fund, and it does not need approval by the board of supervisors or to use the form required by Article 2.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53090. A warrant drawn on the irrigation fund shall designate that it shall be paid therefrom, and is not required to be approved by the board of supervisors nor be in the form prescribed by Article 2 of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53091. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A warrant drawn on the irrigation fund must be presented to the county treasurer for payment.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53091. A warrant drawn on the irrigation fund shall be presented for payment to the county treasurer. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53092. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a warrant is presented when the irrigation fund has too little money, the county treasurer must note that fact, register the warrant separately, and the warrant earns 8% interest per year until it is paid.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53092. If there is insufficient money in the irrigation fund to pay a warrant when presented, endorsement of that fact shall be made thereon by the county treasurer, who shall register it separately from other warrants of the district, and it shall thereafter bear interest from date of registration at the rate of 8 percent per year until paid. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 130.) - 53093. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
Rules on payment or renewal of warrants in Article 2 and Chapter 2, Article 2 also apply to warrants drawn on the irrigation fund.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Issuance, Registration and Payment [53000 - 53093] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Warrants Drawn on Irrigation Fund [53090 - 53093] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53093. All the provisions of Article 2 of this chapter and Chapter 2, Article 2 of this part relating to the payment or renewal of warrants apply to a warrant drawn on the irrigation fund. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 531. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
This section defines key terms used in the article on agricultural and urban water use reporting.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section govern the construction of this article. (a) “Aggregated farm-gate delivery data” means information reflecting the total volume of water an agricultural water supplier provides to its customers and is calculated by totaling its deliveries to individual customers. (b) “Agricultural water supplier” means a supplier either publicly or privately owned, supplying 2,000 acre-feet or more of surface water annually for agricultural purposes or serving 2,000 or more acres of agricultural land. An agricultural water supplier includes a supplier or contractor for water, regardless of the basis of right, which distributes or sells water for ultimate resale to customers. (c) “Authority” means the California Bay-Delta Authority. (d) “Best professional practices” means practices attaining and maintaining accuracy of measurement and reporting devices and methods. (e) “Diversion” has the meaning set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 5100. (f) “Farm-gate” means the point at which water is delivered from the agricultural water supplier’s distribution system to each of its customers. (g) “Person” has the meaning set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 5100. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 531.10. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
Agricultural water suppliers must file an annual report with the department, electronically and by April 1, and the department must post reports online for public viewing.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531.10. (a) (1) An agricultural water supplier shall submit an annual report to the department that summarizes aggregated farm-gate delivery data, on a monthly or bimonthly basis, using best professional practices. The annual report for the prior year shall be submitted to the department by April 1 of each year. The annual report shall be organized by basin, as defined in Section 10721, within the service area of the agricultural water supplier, if applicable. (2) The report, and any amendments to the report, submitted to the department pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted electronically and shall include any standardized forms, tables, or displays specified by the department. (3) The department shall post all reports on its Internet Web site in a manner that allows for comparisons across water suppliers. The department shall make the reports available for public viewing in a timely manner after it receives them. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the implementation of water measurement programs or practices that are not locally cost effective. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the requirements of this section shall complement and not affect the scope of authority granted to the department or the board by provisions of law other than this article. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 15, Sec. 1. (AB 1668) Effective January 1, 2019.) - 531.15. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
State agencies must carry out the article’s duties only when funds are available for that purpose.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531.15. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, state agencies shall carry out the duties described in this article only to the extent that funds are made available for the purposes of implementing those duties. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 531.2. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
The department, the board, and the State Department of Public Health must coordinate how agricultural and urban water measurement information is collected, managed, and used.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531.2. The department, the board, and the State Department of Public Health shall coordinate the collection, management, and use of agricultural and urban water measurement information provided to each agency. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 531.20. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
If this article conflicts with Chapter 4800 of the State Administrative Manual, Chapter 4800 controls.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531.20. To the extent that the provisions of this article conflict with the requirements of Chapter 4800 of the State Administrative Manual, the requirements of that chapter shall control. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 531.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
The board must prepare and submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2009.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.3. Agricultural and Urban Water Use Reporting [531 - 531.20] ( Article 4.3 added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 531.5. (a) The board, in collaboration with the department, the authority or its successor agency, and the State Department of Public Health, shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2009, evaluating the feasibility, estimated costs, and potential means of financing a coordinated water measurement database. The evaluation shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, agricultural and urban water measurement data related to deliveries, diversions, licenses, permits, and other information received by these state agencies that supports effective state and regional water management planning and decisionmaking. The evaluation shall also consider how the database can provide information to address impacts related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. (b) The report shall consider coordinating the collection and sharing of data through the use of technologies used by the National Environmental Information Exchange Network and the existing data exchange infrastructure of the involved agencies. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the report provide an initial feasibility assessment, and is not intended to serve as the final Feasibility Study Report required by the State Administrative Manual. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 53200. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board may cancel a warrant and issue two or more replacement warrants if the warrant holder requests it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53200. The board, at the request of the holder of any warrant, may cancel it and issue two or more warrants in lieu thereof. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53201. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a canceled warrant was registered, each new warrant must say it is issued partly in place of the registered warrant and include the issuance and registration dates.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53201. If the canceled warrant has been registered each new warrant shall state that it is issued partly in lieu of a registered warrant, giving the dates of issuance and registration thereof, and upon registration of the new warrant it shall be considered as registered upon the date of registration of the canceled warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53202. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
New warrants issued under this article must be issued only for the principal of the old warrant, and they start bearing interest from the date the canceled warrant is registered.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Permissive [53200 - 53202] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53202. New warrants issued pursuant to this article shall be issued for the principal only of the old warrant, but, upon registration, shall bear interest from the date of registration of the canceled warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53220. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board must cancel and replace certain overdue warrants when the holder demands it, and it may separately handle interest due.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53220. The board shall, on demand of the holder of any demand warrant outstanding one year or more, or any time warrant overdue one year of more, cancel the same and issue a new demand warrant for the face value of the old warrant, and a separate warrant for any interest then due thereon, or the board may allow a claim for the amount of any interest due on such warrant and may draw a warrant therefor. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53221. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
Warrants issued for interest under this article must not earn interest.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53221. Warrants issued for interest pursuant to this article shall not bear interest. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53222. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
When an interest warrant is drawn, the board must note on the back of the old warrant that interest has been paid up to that date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53222. Upon drawing an interest warrant the board shall endorse on the reverse of the old warrant the fact that interest has been paid to the date of drawing the interest warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53223. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
An interest warrant must state that it is drawn for interest on the specified warrant number to the specified date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53223. An interest warrant shall state that it is drawn for interest on warrant No. ____ to ____ (date). (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53224. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board must notify the county treasurer when it draws an interest warrant, and the county treasurer must record that interest has been paid on the related warrant.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53224. The board shall notify the county treasurer upon drawing an interest warrant, and he shall note on his register of warrants the fact that interest has been paid on the warrant for which the interest warrant was issued. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53225. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A warrant holder may ask the board to extend an unpaid demand warrant or time warrant if it has not been paid within the stated four-year period.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53225. A demand warrant not paid or presented for reissuance within four years after its date, or a time warrant not paid within four years after its maturity may, upon the demand of the holder, be extended one or more times until repayment or reissuance, for a like period of four years from the date of each extension, upon presentation to the board, such extension being endorsed thereon by the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53226. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board and county treasurer may cancel warrants that have not been paid, reissued, or extended within the stated four-year period.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mandatory [53220 - 53226] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53226. The board and the county treasurer may cancel all warrants which have not been paid or reissued, or which have not been extended one or more times, within four years after the date of demand warrants, or within four years after the date of maturity of time warrants. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53240. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board may issue a duplicate warrant if it is clearly proved that the original was lost, destroyed, or badly mutilated or defaced, the holder acted in good faith, and the warrant can be identified.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53240. When the board is convinced by clear and unequivocal proof that a warrant of the district, without bad faith on the part of the holder, has been lost, destroyed, or so mutilated or defaced as to impair its value to the holder, and when such instrument is capable of being identified by number and description, the board may issue or cause to be issued a duplicate thereof having the same maturity, bearing like interest, and having the same number as the warrant proved to have been lost, destroyed, mutilated or defaced. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53241. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A holder seeking a duplicate warrant must apply in writing to the board, state the facts, and include a deposit set by the board to cover preparation and issuance costs.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53241. A holder desiring to have a duplicate warrant issued shall make a written application to the board stating the facts, and shall accompany the application with a deposit of such a sum of money as is required by the board to cover the cost of preparing and issuing the duplicate. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53242. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A holder of a lost or destroyed warrant must file a bond with the application, and the bond must be double the warrant’s face value.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53242. The holder of a lost or destroyed warrant shall file, with the application, a bond in double the face value of the lost or destroyed warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53243. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A bond must be approved by the board and must indemnify and save harmless the district for claims on a lost or destroyed warrant.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53243. The bond must be approved by the board and conditioned to indemnify and save harmless the district for any claim upon the lost or destroyed warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53244. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The holder and a corporate surety must jointly and severally execute the bond of indemnification.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53244. The bond of indemnification shall be executed jointly and severally by the holder and a corporate surety approved by the board and duly authorized to do business, and doing business, in the State. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53245. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a warrant is mutilated or defaced, its holder must deliver it to the board for cancellation when applying for a duplicate.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53245. The holder of a mutilated or defaced warrant shall, at the time of filing the application for a duplicate, deliver the mutilated or defaced warrant to the board for cancellation. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53246. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If an application is filed to replace a lost, destroyed, mutilated, or defaced warrant, the board must pass a resolution and direct issuance of a duplicate warrant.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53246. The board, upon receipt of an application for the replacement of a lost, destroyed, mutilated, or defaced warrant, shall pass a resolution stating the facts, the filing of the application, the compliance with the conditions prescribed in this article and directing the officer who supervised the preparation and issuance of the original warrant to issue or cause to be issued a duplicate thereof. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53247. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A duplicate warrant must be signed by the same officers and issued as nearly as possible like the original, with the same force, effect, and validity as the original warrant.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Cancellation and Reissuance [53200 - 53247] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated or Defaced Warrants [53240 - 53247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53247. The duplicate warrant shall be signed by the same officers and issued in all respects as nearly as possible as the original instrument, and shall have all the force, effect and validity of the original warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53300. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Interest Rate [53300- 53300.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The board may set the interest rate on warrants by resolution entered in its minutes, but the rate cannot exceed 12 percent per year.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Interest Rate [53300- 53300.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53300. The board may provide, by resolution entered in its minutes, such rate of interest upon warrants as it deems reasonable, not to exceed 12 percent per year. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1109, Sec. 7. Effective September 28, 1983.) - 53320. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Calling Warrants [53320- 53320.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If the county treasurer has enough money to pay unpaid warrants, the treasurer may publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the principal county, and the listed warrants stop earning interest at midnight of the publication date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Calling Warrants [53320- 53320.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53320. When there is sufficient money in the hands of the county treasurer applicable to the payment of any outstanding warrants which have not been presented for payment, the county treasurer may give notice by one publication in some newspaper of general circulation published in the principal county that there is money available to pay certain warrants, giving their numbers in the order of their registration, and stating that at midnight of the date of the publication the warrants mentioned shall cease to bear interest, and thereafter interest on such warrants shall cease. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53340. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
Actions connected to demand warrants must be started within 4 years of the warrant date, and actions connected to time warrants within 4 years of the warrant’s maturity date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53340. An action based upon, or connected with, a demand warrant shall be commenced within four years from the date of the warrant, and an action based upon, or connected with, a time warrant shall be commenced within four years from the date of maturity of the time warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53341. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a warrant-related action is filed within four years, and the holder or owner wins, the warrant must be paid as though it had been paid on time.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53341. If an action or proceeding based upon, or connected with, a demand warrant is commenced within four years after the date of the warrant, or within four years after the maturity of a time warrant, and final judgment is in favor of the holder or owner thereof, the warrant shall be paid the same as if it had been paid before the expiration of four years from the date of the warrant. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53342. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a dispute arises in a case to force the board to issue a warrant, the court must decide how much is owed and order a writ for the amount found due.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 9. WARRANTS [53000 - 53342] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Miscellaneous Provisions [53300 - 53342] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Actions on Warrants [53340 - 53342] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53342. In any proceeding to compel the board to issue a warrant, if a controversy arises as to the amount that is due to the plaintiff, the court shall determine the same in the manner provided for determining controversies in other civil actions, and shall cause a writ to issue for any sums found to be due. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 535. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Irrigated Landscape [535- 535.] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 559, Sec. 5. )
A water purveyor must require separate water meters for new retail water service when the service is for landscape use, subject to stated exceptions and size/connection thresholds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Irrigated Landscape [535- 535.] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 559, Sec. 5. ) ## 535. (a) A water purveyor shall require as a condition of new retail water service on and after January 1, 2008, the installation of separate water meters to measure the volume of water used exclusively for landscape purposes. (b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to either of the following: (1) Single-family residential connections. (2) Connections used to supply water for the commercial production of agricultural crops or livestock. (c) Subdivision (a) applies only to a service connection for which both of the following apply: (1) The connection serves property with more than 5,000 square feet of irrigated landscape. (2) The connection is supplied by a water purveyor that serves 15 or more service connections. (d) For the purposes of this section, “new retail water service” means the installation of a new water meter where water service has not been previously provided, and does not include applications for new water service submitted before January 1, 2007. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 559, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2007.) - 53500. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
A copy of any consolidation proposal must be sent to the State Lands Commission before a related petition is circulated or a resolution is adopted.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53500. A copy of any proposal for consolidation shall be forwarded to the State Lands Commission prior to the circulation of any petition or the adoption of any resolution making such proposal. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2043.) - 53504. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
The State Lands Commission must give the consolidated district the number of the original district with the largest area of land, and the consolidated district must then use that number.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53504. The State Lands Commission shall assign to the consolidated district the number of the original district containing the largest area of land, and the consolidated district shall thereafter be known by such number. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2043.) - 53508. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
This chapter applies only to districts formed to operate without a board.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Consolidation [53500 - 53508] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53508. This chapter shall apply only to those districts formed to operate without a board. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2043.) - 53660. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Change of Boundaries [53660- 53660.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inclusion [53660- 53660.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
Land that is in compact form, can be embraced in a district, and is not already part of another district may be annexed to a district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Change of Boundaries [53660- 53660.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Inclusion [53660- 53660.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53660. Land in compact form, capable of being embraced in a district, and not a part of another district, may be annexed to a district. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2043.) - 537. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
Some multiunit structures are exempt from this article, and required submeters for individual residential units must be approved and installed and operated in compliance with specified regulations.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537. (a) The structures in all of the following categories shall be exempt from this article: (1) Low-income housing. For purposes of this paragraph, “low-income housing” means a residential building financed with low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, or local, state, or federal loans or grants, for which the rents of the occupants in lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, do not exceed rents prescribed by deed restrictions or regulatory agreements pursuant to the terms of the financing or financial assistance, and for which not less than 90 percent of the dwelling units within the building are designated for occupancy by lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) Housing at a place of education, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). (3) Long-term health care facilities, as defined in Section 1418 of the Health and Safety Code. (4) Time-share property, as defined in subdivision (aa) of Section 11212 of the Business and Professions Code. (5) Residential care facilities for the elderly, as defined in Section 1569.2 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) A submeter used to measure water supplied to an individual residential unit that is required pursuant to this chapter shall be of a type approved pursuant to Section 12500.5 of the Business and Professions Code, and shall be installed and operated in compliance with regulations established pursuant to Section 12107 of the Business and Professions Code. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 537.5.) - 537.1. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
Water purveyors serving certain new multiunit buildings must require individual unit water measurement, and owners generally must install and read submeters unless an exception applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537.1. (a) Each water purveyor that sells, leases, rents, furnishes, or delivers water service to a newly constructed multiunit residential structure or newly constructed mixed-use residential and commercial structure for which an application for a water connection, or more than one connection, is submitted after January 1, 2018, shall require a measurement of the quantity of water supplied to each individual residential dwelling unit as a condition of new water service. The measurement may be by individual water meters or submeters. (b) Unless the water purveyor or local government is operating under an ordinance or regulation requiring individual metering, the owner shall be required to install and read submeters, unless the water purveyor agrees to install and read individual meters. (c) (1) The owner of the structure shall install submeters that comply with all laws and regulations governing the approval of submeter types or the installation, maintenance, reading, billing, and testing of submeters, including, but not limited to, the California Plumbing Code. (2) This subdivision does not require a water purveyor to fund or assume responsibility for ensuring compliance with any law or regulation governing the approval of submeter types or the installation, maintenance, reading, billing, and testing of submeters and associated onsite plumbing. (3) Installation of submeters shall be performed by one of the following: (A) A contractor licensed by the Contractors’ State License Board who employs at least one journey person who has graduated from a state-approved apprenticeship program. (B) A registered service agency that has registered with the Department of Food and Agriculture. (d) A water purveyor shall not impose an additional capacity or connection fee or charge for a submeter that is installed by the owner, or his or her agent. (e) This section shall remain operative until the date on which the California Building Standards Commission includes standards in the California Building Standards Code that conform to this article. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 537.5. Inoperative on date prescribed by its own provisions.) - 537.2. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
A local building official may not deny a final occupancy permit just because residential water submeters are not yet installed, if the owner shows one of the listed reasons. After the permit is issued, the owner must show the submeters are installed within 120 days of county sealer approval.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537.2. (a) A final occupancy permit for a building shall not be denied by a local building official if water submeters or meters have not been installed for each residential unit as required by this chapter if the building owner can demonstrate either of the following: (1) Water submeters have been ordered and were delayed by the manufacturer. (2) Water submeters for the building were submitted to a county sealer and are awaiting approval for use. (b) After issuance of the occupancy permit, the owner shall demonstrate that the submeters are installed in the building within 120 days of approval by the county sealer. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 537.5.) - 537.3. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
Older local ordinances on submeters are preserved, and local agencies may still run water-conservation programs if they are at least as strict as this article.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537.3. (a) This article does not preclude or preempt an ordinance or regulation that regulates the approval of submeter types or the installation, maintenance, reading, billing, or testing of submeters and associated onsite plumbing if the ordinance or regulation was adopted prior to January 1, 2013. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature to preclude the adoption, and preempt the operation, of an ordinance or regulation adopted after January 1, 2013, that regulates the types of approved submeters, their installation, maintenance, reading, billing, and testing, and associated onsite plumbing. (c) This article does not restrict the existing authority of a water purveyor, city, county, city and county, or other local agency to adopt and implement a program to promote water conservation that includes the installation of water meters and submeters, as required pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 537.1, if the program is at least as stringent as the requirements of this article. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 537.5.) - 537.4. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
The Legislature says this article should not be interpreted to impose costs on local government agencies, except when the agency is a water purveyor.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537.4. It is the intent of the Legislature that this article should not be construed to impose costs on any local government agency, except to the extent that the local government agency is a water purveyor. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 537.5.) - 537.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. )
This article becomes operative on January 1, 2018.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Water Measurement [500 - 537.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 407, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Multiunit Structures [537 - 537.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. ) ## 537.5. This article shall become operative on January 1, 2018. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. (SB 7) Effective January 1, 2017. Note: Delayed operative applies to Article 5, commencing with Section 537.) - 53800. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a district is moved entirely into another county, that county’s board of supervisors takes over all jurisdiction, power, and authority over the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53800. When a district, by a legislative act changing county boundaries, is transferred wholly from one county to another, the board of supervisors of the county to which the district is transferred, shall exercise all of the jurisdiction, power, and authority over the district theretofore exercised by the board of supervisors of the county wherein the district was originally formed. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53801. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
When a reclamation district is transferred to another county, the county’s board of supervisors, its officers, and the district’s officers must carry out all required district acts with the same authority and effect as if the district had originally been organized there.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53801. The board of supervisors of the county to which the district is transferred, the officers thereof, and the officers of the district shall thereafter perform all acts required to be performed in connection with the district with the same authority and effect as though the district had been originally organized within that county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53802. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
When a district is transferred to another county, the receiving county’s auditor and treasurer must draw a warrant on the former county’s treasurer for the district funds, and those funds must be moved into the receiving county’s treasury.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53802. The auditor and treasurer of the county to which a district is transferred shall draw their warrant upon the treasurer of the county within which the district was previously situated for all of the funds of the district in the treasury of such county, and the funds shall be so transferred into the treasury of the county to which the district is transferred. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53803. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
After a district is transferred to another county, its assessments must be collected and paid into the treasury of the receiving county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53803. After a district is transferred to another county, all assessments shall be collected and paid into the treasury of the county to which the district is transferred. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53804. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
If a reclamation district is moved to another county because county boundaries change, it keeps the same powers and authority for the transferred part.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53804. When, by any change of county boundaries made by the Legislature of this State, any district is transferred in whole or in part to another county than the one within which it was organized, then as to such part of the district so transferred to another county, the same power and authority shall exist, and the same proceedings shall be had in the conduct and management of the district, and in the levy and collection of assessments, and in all other ways with respect to its conduct and management, as though it had been originally organized in the county where it was organized and partially in the county to which it is transferred. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53805. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
When a district is transferred to another county, the officer with custody of the records must copy, certify, transfer, and record the specified proceedings, petitions, or orders in the receiving county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 10. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION [53500 - 53805] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Transfer of Districts From One County to Another [53800 - 53805] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53805. When a district is transferred in whole or in part to another county from that in which it was organized, all proceedings, petitions or orders which should have been recorded in the county to which the district is in whole or in part transferred shall be copied and certified by the officer having custody thereof, transferred to, and recorded in, such county. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53900. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 11. REPEALS [53900 - 53901] ( Part 11 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
This section repeals a list of specified Political Code sections.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 11. REPEALS [53900 - 53901] ( Part 11 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53900. The following sections of the Political Code are repealed: 3446 3463 3478 3447 3464 3479 3448 3465 3480 3449 3466 3480a 3450 3466a 3480b 3451 3466.6 3480d 3452 3466b 3480e 3453 34661/2 (As amended by 3480f 3454 Chapter 177 of the 3480(g) 3454a Statutes of 1915) 3480(h) 3454b 34661/2 (As amended by 34801/2 34541/2 Chapter 374 of the 3481 3455 Statutes of 1921) 3482 3456 3467 3483 3456a 3468 3484 3456a1/2 3469 3485 3456c 3470 3488 3457 3471 3489 3457a 3472 3489a 3457b 3473 3489b 3458 3474 3490 3459 3475 3491 3460 3476 3492 3461 3476a 3493 3462 3477 3493a 3462a 3493b (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.) - 53901. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 11. REPEALS [53900 - 53901] ( Part 11 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. )
This section repeals the listed acts.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 - 53901] ( Division 15 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## PART 11. REPEALS [53900 - 53901] ( Part 11 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336. ) ## 53901. The following acts are repealed: Yr. Ch. Pg. 1881: 59: 68 1893:147: 174 1895:174: 197 1899: 16: 13 1909:616: 933 1913: 72: 75 1913:365: 777 1917:562: 781 (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 337.) - 540. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Water Districts [540- 540.] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 841, Sec. 1. )
A water district may act as an aggregator for direct transactions within the district and may charge only a fee equal to its cost of providing that service.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Water Districts [540- 540.] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 841, Sec. 1. ) ## 540. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a water district, as defined in Section 20200, may serve as an aggregator to facilitate direct transactions within the boundaries of the district in accordance with Chapter 2.3 (commencing with Section 330) of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code and charge a fee that is equal to the district’s cost for providing that service. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 841, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.) - 550. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Advance Payments for Habitat Restoration and Flood Protection Projects [550- 550.] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 647, Sec. 1. )
The department or the board may make advance payments to local agencies for qualifying projects, but only up to 25% of the funding agreement at one time and subject to reporting and spending rules.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 - 550] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Advance Payments for Habitat Restoration and Flood Protection Projects [550- 550.] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 647, Sec. 1. ) ## 550. (a) The department and the board have discretion to provide advance payments to local agencies for projects that satisfy the following criteria: (1) Have at least one of the following project purposes: (A) Restoring habitat for threatened and endangered species under state or federal law. (B) Improving flood protection. (2) The project proponent has demonstrated, to either the department’s or the board’s satisfaction, a need for an advance payment. (3) The project proponent has demonstrated, to either the department’s or the board’s satisfaction, that the project proponent is sufficiently qualified to manage the project and the project’s finances. (b) For a project for which an advance payment is made pursuant to this section, the amount of funds advanced by the department or the board to the local agency at any one time shall not exceed 25 percent of the entire amount authorized to be provided under the funding agreement with the local agency. (c) A local agency may deposit funds advanced pursuant to this section in its treasury. Any interest earned on advanced funds shall be applied to the project for which funds were advanced. (d) Funds advanced pursuant to this section shall be handled as follows: (1) The funds shall be spent within six months of the date of receipt, unless the department or the board waives this requirement. (2) The recipient shall, on a quarterly basis, provide an accountability report to the department or the board regarding the expenditure and use of any advanced grant funds that provides, at a minimum, the following information: (A) An itemization as to how advance payment funds provided pursuant to this section have been expended. (B) A project itemization as to how any remaining advance payment funds pursuant to this section will be expended over the period specified in paragraph (1). (C) (i) Whether the funds are placed in a noninterest-bearing account and, if so, the date that occurred and the dates of withdrawals of funds from that account, if applicable. (ii) If the funds are placed in an interest-bearing account, information on any interest that has accrued and, if the money has been expended, how it was expended. (D) An evaluation of whether the project is on schedule. If the project is behind schedule, the report shall identify what has caused the delay and actions taken or that will be taken to remedy the delay. (3) If the funds are not expended, the unused portion of the grant shall be returned to the department or the board within 60 days after project completion or the end of the grant performance period, whichever is earlier. (4) The department or the board may adopt additional requirements for the recipient regarding the use of the advance payment to ensure that the funds are used properly. (e) In light of the state’s interest in projects to restore habitat for threatened and endangered species or improve flood protection, the department or the board may reduce or eliminate any retention that would otherwise be withheld under a funding agreement for which funds are advanced under this section. (f) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Advance payments” means funds that are provided to a local agency before the local agency has incurred expenses in furtherance of a project described in subdivision (a) and that are provided by the department or the board to allow the local agency to fund the project on a cashflow basis. (2) “Board” means the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. (3) “Department” means the Department of Water Resources. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 647, Sec. 1. (AB 345) Effective January 1, 2024.) - 55000. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Short Title [55000- 55000.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This division is called the County Waterworks District Law and may be cited by that name.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Short Title [55000- 55000.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55000. This division shall be known and may be cited as the County Waterworks District Law. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55010. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This chapter’s provisions control how this division is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55010. Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55011. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A defined word applies to its variants too.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55011. The definition of a word applies to any of its variants. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55012. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This section defines “district” for this chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55012. “District” means any county irrigation district or county waterworks district formed pursuant to the County Waterworks District Act or any county waterworks district formed pursuant to this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55013. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
“Board” means the governing body of a district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55013. “Board” means the governing body of a district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55014. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This section defines “County” as the county where the district or proposed district is located.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Definitions [55010 - 55014] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55014. “County” means the county within which the district or proposed district is located. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55030. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Applicability of Division [55030 - 55031] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This division does not change other laws on the same or a similar subject and is meant to be an alternative procedure; if you proceed under it, only this division applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Applicability of Division [55030 - 55031] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55030. This division shall not affect any other law relating to the same or a similar subject, but is intended to provide an alternative method of procedure governing the subject to which it relates. When proceeding under the provisions of this division its provisions and none other shall apply. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55031. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Applicability of Division [55030 - 55031] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This division must be interpreted liberally to carry out its purposes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000 - 55031] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Applicability of Division [55030 - 55031] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55031. The provisions of this division shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55100. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A portion of a county may be formed into a county waterworks district if it contains unincorporated territory, or the whole or part of one or more incorporated cities together with contiguous unincorporated territory, and is not already included in a district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55100. Any portion of a county, containing unincorporated territory, or containing the whole or any portion of one or more incorporated cities and contiguous unincorporated territory, and not included in a district, may be formed into a district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55101. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A county waterworks district may be formed from two or more noncontiguous parcels in the same county if the board of supervisors makes the required efficiency-and-economy determination, but parcels under 10 acres cannot be included.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55101. A district may be formed of two or more parcels of noncontiguous territory within the same county if the board of supervisors determines that the single district may be more efficiently and economically operated than if separate districts were formed, but no parcel of noncontiguous territory which contains less than 10 acres may be included in any district. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 33.) - 55102. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A petition to form a district may be presented to the board of supervisors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55102. A petition for the formation of a district may be presented to the board of supervisors. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55103. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A petition must be presented at a regular meeting of the board of supervisors and must meet specified freeholder signature percentages.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55103. The petition shall be presented at a regular meeting of the board of supervisors and shall be signed by not less than 25 percent of the freeholders resident within the proposed district, or by not less than 25 percent of the freeholders resident and nonresident within the proposed district, including not less than 15 percent of such resident freeholders. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 148.) - 55104. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A petition to form a county waterworks district must include the district’s name and boundaries, a description of the proposed water improvement, a cost estimate, and a request for an election unless all property owners in the proposed district sign the petition.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55104. The formation petition shall contain: (a) The name and boundaries of the proposed district to be benefited by the improvement. (b) A general description of the improvement desired for the purpose of supplying the inhabitants of the district with water, and which may embrace any or all of the following: the acquisition, construction, installation, completion, extension, repair, or maintenance of water works, structures, and appliances, and the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation, contract, lease, or otherwise, of lands, rights-of-way, water, water rights, and water service, necessary or convenient for such purpose. (c) An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith. (d) A request that an election be called in the district for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters thereof the proposition of forming the district and the incurring of any indebtedness by the issuance of bonds of the district to pay the cost and expenses of the proposed improvement or any part thereof except if the petition be signed by all of the owners of property within the proposed district as such owners are shown upon the last equalized assessment roll, an election need not be requested. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 839.) - 55105. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A petition must include a map of the proposed district’s exterior boundaries and a general description of the proposed improvement.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55105. The petition shall be accompanied by a map showing the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, with relation to the territory immediately contiguous thereto, and contain a general description of the proposed improvement. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55106. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A petition must also include an approved undertaking in twice the probable cost of forming the district, and the sureties must pay the cost if the district is not formed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55106. There shall also be filed with the petition a good and sufficient undertaking, to be approved by the board of supervisors, in double the amount of the probable cost of forming the district, conditioned that the sureties shall pay the cost in case the formation of the district is not effected. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55107. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Missing required matters in a petition does not, by itself, make the district’s organization unlawful if the district is later organized.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55107. The failure of the petition to contain any of the matters required to be contained therein shall not affect the legality of the organization of the district if it is thereafter organized. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55108. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Petitioners may include a statement asking that the division’s taxes be levied only on land within the district, not on other property.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55108. If the petitioners so desire, the petition may also contain a statement that the taxes provided for in this division shall be levied upon the land within the district and upon no other property. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55109. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors may direct county officials or hire qualified people to prepare reports, studies, plans, estimates, and petition materials for water service and district formation.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition [55100 - 55109] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55109. Upon the request of 25 or more freeholders, or a majority of the freeholders, if less than 50 in number, needing water service within a given area, the board of supervisors may instruct any county officer to prepare a report recommending means of providing such service, including a plan for financing, constructing, operating and maintaining facilities essential to such service and a petition for the formation of or annexation to a district, and to prepare improvement petitions, including maps, preliminary estimates, legal descriptions, and all things necessary for the completion of the petition. The board of supervisors may instruct any qualified county officer or may engage a qualified person, firm or corporation to prepare groundwater studies and reports, plans and estimates for water systems and engineering feasibility reports for water systems, reservoirs, conduits, treatment plants, conservation and reuse of water. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 92.) - 55130. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
When a formative petition is presented, the board of supervisors must set a hearing date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55130. Upon the presentation of a formative petition the board of supervisors shall fix a time for hearing thereon, and protests of interested parties, not less than 21 nor more than 30 days after the date of the meeting at which the petition is presented. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55131. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The clerk of the board of supervisors must post notice of the filing and hearing of the petition in three of the district’s most public places.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55131. The clerk of the board of supervisors shall cause notices of the filing and hearing of the petition to be posted in three of the most public places in the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55132. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The notice for forming a county waterworks district must use a specified heading and include certain petition, hearing, improvement, and boundary details.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55132. The notice shall be headed “Notice of the formation of __________ County Waterworks District No. __________” (stating name of county in which the district is located and the number of the proposed district) in letters not less than one inch in length, and shall, in legible characters, state the fact and date of the filing of the petition, the date and hour set for hearing the petition and any protests, briefly describe the proposed improvement, specify the exterior boundaries of the district to be benefited by the improvement and to be taxed to provide for the improvement, and refer to the petition, map, and general description of the proposed improvement for further particulars. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55133. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The clerk must publish a notice, in substance similar to the required notice, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed district is located.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55133. The clerk shall also cause a notice, similar in substance, to be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county in which the proposed district is located, and designated by the board of supervisors for that purpose. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.) - 55134. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The hearing date must be set at least 13 days after the notice is posted and last published.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Notice of Hearing [55130 - 55134] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55134. The date set for the hearing shall be at least 13 days after the date of the posting and the date of last publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55150. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
People interested in forming a county waterworks district may file a written protest with the clerk of the board of supervisors before or at the hearing.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55150. Any person interested, including any freeholder or qualified voter resident within the proposed district or the owner of any real or personal property located in the proposed district, objecting to the formation of the district, to the extent of the district, to the proposed improvement, or to the inclusion of his property in the district, may file a written protest, setting forth his objections, with the clerk of the board of supervisors at or before the time set for the hearing of the petition. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 285.) - 55151. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The clerk of the board of supervisors must mark each protest with its receipt date and present all filed protests to the board at the hearing.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55151. The clerk of the board of supervisors shall endorse on each protest the date of its receipt and, at the time appointed for the hearing, shall present to the board all protests filed with him. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55152. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must hear and decide on the petition and any protests at the scheduled hearing time or an adjourned time; its decision is final. If qualifying protests are made and the board of supervisors acquires jurisdiction under Section 55160, it must call an election under Section 55180.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55152. The board shall hear and pass upon the petition and protests at the time appointed, or at any time to which the hearing may be adjourned, and its decision thereon shall be final and conclusive. If protests are made to the formation of the proposed district or to the proposed improvement by any of the qualified voters of the proposed district as of the date of the petition or by the owners of any property which will be subject to taxation for district purposes if the proposed district is formed, then, notwithstanding the denial of any of such protests by the board of supervisors or the fact that the petition is signed by all of the owners of the real property within the proposed district, the board of supervisors shall, if it acquires jurisdiction pursuant to Section 55160, call an election pursuant to Section 55180. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 285.) - 55153. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If a protest is sustained, the petition stops; a new petition for the same or a similar purpose may be filed at any time.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55153. If any of the protests against the formation of the district or against the proposed improvement is sustained, no further proceedings shall be had or taken pursuant to the petition, but a new petition for the same or a similar purpose may be filed at any time. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 309.) - 55154. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If protests challenge the district’s extent or inclusion of property, the board of supervisors may change the proposed district boundaries and must define the revised boundaries.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55154. If any of the protests are against the extent of the district or against the inclusion of property in the district, the board of supervisors may make such changes in the boundaries of the proposed district as it finds to be proper and advisable and shall define and establish boundaries as changed. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55155. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors may not draw proposed district boundaries to leave out territory that will benefit from the improvement, and may not include territory that will not benefit from it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55155. The board of supervisors shall not modify the boundaries so as to exclude from the proposed district any territory which will be benefited by the improvement, and any territory which will not, in the judgment of the board, be benefited by the improvement shall not be included within the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55156. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors may not modify the boundaries unless it first publishes notice and sets a hearing time at least 10 days later.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55156. The board of supervisors shall not modify the boundaries except after notice of such intention is published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county and designated by the board for that purpose, describing the proposed modification, and specifying a time for hearing objections to the modification, which time shall be at least 10 days after the publication of the notice. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.) - 55157. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Any interested person may file written objections to the proposed modification with the clerk of the board of supervisors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55157. Written objections to the proposed modification may be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors by any interested person at or before the time set for hearing the objections. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55158. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors must hear and decide objections to a proposed modification at the scheduled hearing or any adjourned hearing.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55158. The board of supervisors shall hear and pass upon the objections to the proposed modification at the time appointed, or at any time to which the hearing may be adjourned, and its decision thereon shall be final and conclusive. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55159. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If an objection is sustained, the petition process stops, but a new petition for the same or a similar purpose may be filed later.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55159. If any objection is sustained, no further proceedings pursuant to the petition shall be taken, but a new petition for the same or a similar purpose may be filed at any time. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55160. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors is treated as having jurisdiction to continue the district-formation process when specified protest or objection conditions are met.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55160. The board of supervisors shall be deemed to have acquired jurisdiction to proceed further with respect to the formation of a district under any of the following circumstances: (a) If no protests to the formation of the district are filed at or before the time set for hearing on the formation petition. (b) If protests are filed and, after hearing, are denied. (c) If modification of the boundaries of the district is proposed and no objections thereto are filed at or before the time set for hearing objections. (d) If objections to the modification are filed, and after hearing, are denied. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55161. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors may declare the proposed district formed and direct bond issuance if the petition was signed by all owners and there are no qualifying protests or other good grounds to deny it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55161. If the board of supervisors determines that the formation petition was signed by all of the owners of the real property in the proposed district and if protests are not made to the formation of the proposed district by any of the qualified voters of the proposed district as of the date of the petition or by the owners of any property which will be subject to taxation for district purposes if the proposed district is formed, and if there are no other good and sufficient protests to the formation of the district or if there is no other cause for denying the petition, then the board of supervisors may declare the district formed and direct the issuance of bonds as provided for in the petition. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1882.) - 55162. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If timely protests meeting the stated ownership thresholds are found, the district-formation proceedings must end.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Hearing [55150 - 55162] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55162. Notwithstanding anything in this division to the contrary, if the board of supervisors finds that protests have been made, prior to the close of the hearing for the formation of the district, by the owners of real property within the proposed district the assessed value of which as shown by the last equalized assessment roll constitute more than one-half of the district’s assessed value of the real property within the proposed district or by the owners of more than one-half of the total acreage within the proposed district, the proceedings shall terminate. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 500.) - 55180. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors must order a special election in the proposed district, unless it proceeds under Section 55161.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55180. Unless the board of supervisors proceeds pursuant to Section 55161, the board of supervisors shall, by ordinance or resolution adopted at a regular or special meeting after having acquired jurisdiction to proceed in the formation of a district, provide for and order the holding of a special election in the proposed district to submit to the qualified voters thereof the proposition of forming the district and incurring a debt by the issuance of bonds of the district for the purposes set forth in the petition for the formation of the district, if a bonded indebtedness is to be incurred. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 285.) - 55181. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The ordinance or resolution calling the special election must describe the proposed debt and improvement and must set the election date and voting method.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55181. The ordinance or resolution calling the special election shall also recite the objects and purposes for which any proposed indebtedness is to be incurred, the estimated cost of the proposed improvement, the amount of the principal of the indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the rate of interest to be paid on the indebtedness, and shall fix the date on which the special election shall be held, the manner of holding it, and the manner of voting for or against the proposition. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55182. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If the formation petition says taxes will be levied only on land in the district, the board of supervisors must recite that statement in any related resolution, ordinance, or order.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55182. If a statement is made in the formation petition that taxes shall be levied upon the land within the district and upon no other property, the board of supervisors shall recite the statement in any resolution, ordinance, or order adopted or entered pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55183. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
For the election, the board of supervisors must create precincts, name a polling place, and appoint one inspector, one judge, and one clerk for each precinct.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55183. For the purposes of the election, the board of supervisors shall, in the ordinance or resolution, establish one or more precincts within the boundaries of the proposed district, designate a polling place, and appoint one inspector, one judge and one clerk for each precinct. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55184. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The election notice ordinance or resolution must be published before the election and posted in three public places in the proposed district at least 10 days before the election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55184. The ordinance or resolution ordering the holding of the election shall, prior to the date set for the election, be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county and designated by the board of supervisors for that purpose, and shall be posted in three of the most public places in the proposed district at least 10 days prior to the date set for the election. No other notice of the election need be given. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.) - 55184.1. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
After a district formation election is called, the legislative body must send written notice to the county local agency formation commission executive officer within five days, and the executive officer and commission must then review and forward an impartial analysis.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55184.1. Within five days after the district formation election has been called, the legislative body which has called the election shall transmit, by registered mail, a written notification of the election call to the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the county or principal county in which the territory or major portion of the territory of the proposed district is located. Such written notice shall include the name and a description of the proposed district, and may be in the form of a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the legislative body calling the district formation election. The executive officer, within five days after being notified that a district formation election has been called, shall submit to the commission, for its approval or modification, an impartial analysis of the proposed district formation. The impartial analysis shall not exceed 500 words in length and shall include a specific description of the boundaries of the district proposed to be formed. The local agency formation commission, within five days after the receipt of the executive officer’s analysis, shall approve or modify the analysis and submit it to the officials in charge of conducting the district formation election. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 55184.2. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Listed people and groups may file written arguments for or against the proposed district formation, but the arguments must be no more than 300 words and must be filed at least 54 days before the election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55184.2. The board of supervisors or any member or members of the board authorized by the board, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens entitled to vote on the district formation proposition, or any combination of such voters and associations of citizens, may file a written argument for or a written argument against the proposed district formation. Arguments shall not exceed 300 words in length and shall be filed with the officials in charge of conducting the election not less than 54 days prior to the date of the district formation election. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 55184.3. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If multiple arguments for or against a proposed district formation are filed on time, election officials must choose one for printing and distribution to voters.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55184.3. If more than one argument for or more than one argument against the proposed district formation is filed with the election officials within the time prescribed, such election officials shall select one of the arguments for printing and distribution to the voters. In selecting the arguments, the election officials shall give preference and priority in the order named to the arguments of the following: (a) The board of supervisors or any member or members of the board authorized by the board. (b) Individual voters or bona fide associations of citizens or a combination of such voters and associations. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 55184.4. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Election officials must print and mail a ballot pamphlet about the district formation proposition to each eligible voter, and mail it at least 10 days before the election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55184.4. The officials in charge of conducting the election shall cause a ballot pamphlet concerning the district formation proposition to be voted on to be printed and mailed to each voter entitled to vote on the district formation question. The ballot pamphlet shall contain the following in the order prescribed: (a) The complete text of the proposition. (b) The impartial analysis of the proposition prepared by the local agency formation commission. (c) The argument for the proposed district formation. (d) The argument against the proposed district formation. The election officials shall mail a ballot pamphlet to each voter entitled to vote in the district formation election at least 10 days prior to the date of the election. The ballot pamphlet is “official matter” within the meaning of Section 13303 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 256. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 55185. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
For matters not covered by the ordinance or resolution, the election must be conducted under the law for county general elections.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55185. In all particulars not recited in the ordinance or resolution, the election shall be held as provided by law for holding general elections in the county. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55186. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If voters approve formation of the district, the board of supervisors must record the district as formed and may issue district bonds if bonded indebtedness was proposed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55186. If at the election a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the formation of the district and the incurring of the bonded indebtedness, if any is proposed, the board of supervisors shall enter an order to that effect upon its minutes, declaring the district formed, and the board may thereupon issue bonds of said district for the amount specified in the proceedings, payable out of funds of the district, provided as prescribed in this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55186.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The county clerk must immediately file a certificate with the Secretary of State listing the district’s name, formation date, and location/boundaries details. If the formation order already includes all required information, the clerk may file a copy of that order instead.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55186.5. The county clerk of the county 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 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 county clerk may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. (Added by renumbering Section 55187 by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2132.) - 55187. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A county waterworks district’s formation, annexation, and bond authorization can be validated under this section, and notice must be mailed to property owners with a 60-day period to contest it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Election [55180 - 55187] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55187. All acts and proceedings heretofore or hereafter taken by or on behalf of a county waterworks district for the formation of a district or for the annexation to an existing district and for the authorization, issuance, sale, or exchange of bonds of the district or for the annexed territory may be confirmed, validated, and declared legally effective in the manner provided in this section. The board may instruct the clerk of the board to mail a notice to all owners of property within the county waterworks district, as their names and addresses appear on the last equalized county assessment roll, or as known to the clerk. Such notice shall include the name of the district, the date the district was ordered formed or the date of the annexation to an existing district, the amount of bonds authorized, and a statement that, commencing with the date of mailing of said notice there shall be a 60-calendar-day period during which period any property owner may file an action contesting the validity of the district’s formation, the annexation to an existing district or the bond authorization. The clerk shall make and file, with the board a certificate of mailing of the notices. The board may order the clerk to include such other additional information that it deems pertinent. If no action is filed during the 60-day period, the district’s formation or the annexation to an existing district and the bond authorization are valid and uncontestable. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 356.) - 55200. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A separate petition to form one or more zones within a proposed district may be filed with the board of supervisors at the same time as a formation petition.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55200. A separate petition for the formation of a zone or zones within a proposed district for any of the purposes specified in Section 55650 may be presented to the board of supervisors at the same time and in conjunction with a formation petition. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 394.) - 55201. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A zone-formation petition and related proceedings must follow Article 6, Chapter 2, Part 4, and the zone proceedings are generally separate from district-formation proceedings.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55201. The petition for the formation of a zone or zones and the proceedings thereon shall be in conformity with and subject to the provisions of Article 6, Chapter 2, Part 4 of this division, and except as otherwise provided, the proceedings shall be conducted and regarded as separate and distinct from proceedings upon the petition for formation of the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55202. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of supervisors may combine certain notice, hearing, and election steps for formation and zone petitions into a single notice, hearing, or election, but must still follow the division’s requirements for each petition.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55202. The board of supervisors may direct that notice of hearing, hearing, notice of election, or election upon the formation and zone petitions shall be consolidated and combined into one notice of hearing, one hearing, one notice of election, or one election; except that the requirements of this division with respect to the proceedings upon each of the petitions shall be complied with. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55203. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A zone or zones formed under this chapter do not become effective until the district is established.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [55100 - 55203] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Formation of Zones With Formation of District [55200 - 55203] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55203. The formation of a zone or zones pursuant to this chapter shall in no event be effective for any purpose unless and until the district is established; but the nonformation of a proposed zone or zones for whatever reason shall in no way affect the formation of the district or of other proposed zones within the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55300. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district’s enumerated powers are exercised by the board, unless this division says otherwise.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55300. The powers of the district enumerated in this division shall, except as therein otherwise provided, be exercised by the board. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55301. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This section identifies who serves as the governing board of a county waterworks district, and when an appointed board of directors is dissolved or replaced by a city council.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55301. The board of supervisors of the county is the governing board of the district unless a board of directors has been appointed under the provisions of this chapter as they existed prior to their repeal at the 1967 Regular Session of the Legislature. Each member of an appointed board of directors in existence on the effective date of the amendment of this section at the 1967 Regular Session of the Legislature shall continue to serve at the pleasure of the board of supervisors of the county, rather than for the term for which he was appointed. Where the district becomes a subsidiary district of a city pursuant to the District Reorganization Act of 1965, the city council of such city is the governing board of the district, as provided in Section 56539 of the Government Code. If, on the date the district becomes a subsidiary district of a city, there is an appointed board of directors, such appointed board of directors is automatically dissolved as of that date. The term “board of supervisors,” as used in this division, shall in regard to any such district which has become a subsidiary district of a city, refer to the city council of such city. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55302. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The county board of supervisors may dissolve a district’s board of directors at any time, and then the supervisors become the district’s governing board.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55302. The board of supervisors of the county may, at any time, dissolve any board of directors governing any district, and thereafter the board of supervisors shall serve as the governing board of the district. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 839.) - 55305. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may set director compensation, capped at $10 per meeting and no more than two meeting payments per month. If the board allows it, a director may also be reimbursed for up to $100 per day for other district duties, plus travel and other expenses.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55305. (a) The board of directors may fix the compensation of its members for their services as directors not to exceed ten dollars ($10) for each meeting attended, not exceeding two meetings in any calendar month. If allowed by the board, a director shall also receive for performing duties for the district other than attending board meetings the following: (1) An amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each day performing such duties. (2) Traveling and other expenses incurred by him or her in performing his duties. (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. Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 700, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2006.) - 55307. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A qualifying board of directors takes over the board of supervisors’ powers for the waterworks district, and the board of supervisors loses further jurisdiction except for appointing the board of directors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55307. Any board of directors in existence on the effective date of the amendment of this section at the 1967 Regular Session of the Legislature succeeds to and has all the powers conferred upon the board of supervisors in reference to the waterworks district. Except as provided in Section 55302, the board of supervisors shall have no further jurisdiction except the appointment of the board of directors. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 839.) - 55308. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board of directors must appoint a clerk, set the clerk’s compensation, and the clerk serves at the board’s pleasure.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55308. The board of directors shall appoint a clerk who shall perform all of the duties pertaining to the district required to be performed by the clerk of the board of supervisors and such other duties as may be imposed upon him by the board of directors. The clerk shall receive such compensation as the board of directors shall determine and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. No director shall be eligible to the position of clerk. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55309. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Certain district boards must file a certificate with the Secretary of State by January 1, 1964.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55309. 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 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.) - 55310. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Madera County’s board of supervisors may appoint a board of directors for Waterworks District #2, but the appointment must follow a public hearing at a regular meeting.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55310. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 55301, the Board of Supervisors of Madera County may appoint a board of directors to serve as the governing board of Madera County Waterworks District #2. A determination by the board of supervisors to appoint a board of directors shall be made following a public hearing at a regular meeting of the board. In the event the board of supervisors determines to appoint a board of directors, it shall appoint five directors for the district, and each director shall serve at the pleasure of the board of supervisors. Any appointed board of directors succeeds to and has all the powers conferred upon the board of supervisors in reference to the Madera County Waterworks District #2. Except as provided in Section 55302, the board of supervisors shall have no further jurisdiction except for the appointment of directors. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 243, Sec. 1.) - 55310.2. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district’s board of directors must be elected, and directors must be district residents while serving. Vacancies, elections, reimbursement, and board powers are also specified.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55310.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 55301, the Board of Directors of the Mendocino County Waterworks District #2 shall be elected. The elected board of directors shall act as the governing board of the district. (b) There shall be five members of the board who shall be elected at large throughout the district. The directors shall be residents of the district at the time of election and shall remain residents throughout their term. Failure to maintain residency shall cause the director to vacate the office. The directors shall serve four-year terms. The election of directors shall be held by the all-mailed ballot procedure pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000) of the Elections Code on the date described in Section 1500 of the Elections Code. (c) Elections for the directors shall be conducted by the county clerk or by another election officer designated by the Mendocino Board of Supervisors. The district shall be responsible for the cost of the district elections. (d) Unless otherwise provided or required by this section, Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code shall apply to the conduct of the district election. (e) Any vacancy on the board, other than upon the expiration of a term, shall be filled by a majority vote of the directors. However, no vacancy shall be filled by less than three members’ affirmative votes. If the board fails to fill a vacancy within 60 days of the vacancy or if the membership of the board is less than four, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors may appoint members to fill the vacancies. Appointed members shall serve until the next district election at which time the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled at that election in the manner provided in this section. (f) Directors shall be elected without reference to districts and, except for the filling of unexpired terms, without reference to a specific directorship. All candidates for open seats, except for the filling of unexpired terms, shall appear on the same ballot. Voters shall be allowed to vote for the number of candidates equal to the open seats; that number of candidates equal to the number of open seats that receive a plurality shall be elected. Write-in votes shall be counted, provided that the write-in candidate shall have complied with the requirements of subdivision (d) pertaining to the filing of a nomination form and signatures with the county clerk no less than 14 days prior to the election. (g) Directors duly elected and certified at the first election shall assume office on July 1, 1996. The two-year terms shall expire on June 30, 1998. The first four-year terms shall expire on June 30, 2000. All subsequent terms shall expire on the last day of June in even-numbered years. (h) Directors shall receive no compensation for service, except as permitted under Section 55305, but may be reimbursed only for necessary and actual expenses. Regulations governing reimbursement may be adopted by the board. (i) Effective July 1, 1996, the elected Mendocino County Waterworks District #2 Board of Directors shall succeed to and have all the powers previously conferred upon the board of supervisors and the appointed board of directors in reference to this district. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 132, Sec. 4. (SB 1188) Effective January 1, 2013.) - 55311. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If a district is a subsidiary district of a city, the city council may change its name by resolution.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300 - 55311] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55311. When a district is a subsidiary district of a city, the city council may, by resolution, change the name of the district. The change of name shall be effective upon the filing of a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and the recording of a certified copy in the office of the county recorder of the county or counties in which the district is situated. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 243, Sec. 2.) - 55330. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may provide water supply services and water conservation measures for inhabitants within the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55330. A district may provide for the supplying of the inhabitants of the district with water for irrigation, domestic, industrial, or fire protection purposes, through facilities of the district or other facilities, including but not limited to facilities of private water companies, mutual water companies, and private water systems within the district, and may provide for the development and conservation of water supplies for those purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 681.) - 55331. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district may do anything necessary or proper to carry out this division’s purposes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55331. The district may do all things necessary or proper to accomplish the purposes of this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55332. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district may appoint or employ certain officers and staff, and set their authorities and duties.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55332. The district may appoint or employ and prescribe the authorities and duties of a general manager, auditor, treasurer, and other officers, employees, attorneys, and engineers necessary or convenient for the business of the district, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the board. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55333. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district may adopt and enforce rules, regulations, and ordinances needed for district administration, waterworks operations, and other district purposes, so long as they do not conflict with state law.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55333. The district may adopt and enforce all rules, regulations and ordinances which may be necessary and proper for: (a) The administration and government of the district. (b) The acquisition, purchase or construction and use and operation of the waterworks, property and other facilities of the district. (c) All other purposes of the district not in conflict with laws of this State. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2393.) - 55333.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may destroy a record if it follows the referenced Government Code chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55333.5. 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. 42. Effective January 1, 2006.) - 55334. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Violating a district regulation or ordinance is a misdemeanor and can lead to a fine, jail time, or both.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55334. Any violation of a regulation or ordinance of a district is a misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 415. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.) - 55335. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may acquire, conserve, treat, reclaim, store, distribute, and sell water-related supplies and may build and maintain the works and facilities needed to do so.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55335. A district may acquire and conserve water supplies from any available source, including underground water basins within the same county, imported supplies, streams, waste water and storm water. A district may acquire, purify, treat and reclaim saline water or sewage or both; may store, distribute, and sell the water and byproducts resulting from such purification, treatment and reclamation; and may acquire, construct and maintain pipelines, flumes, ditches, reservoirs, sewage purification plants, sewage collection systems, saline water demineralization plants, and such other works and facilities as are necessary or convenient to carry out these powers. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 681.) - 55335.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may build, run, and maintain sewage collection and treatment facilities, dispose of effluent lawfully, and do whatever is necessary or proper to carry out those powers.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55335.5. A district may construct, maintain, and operate sewage collection and treatment facilities and dispose of the effluent therefrom in any lawful manner and also do all things necessary or proper to accomplish such powers. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 394.) - 55336. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may sell water outside the district if its governing body finds there is surplus water, or if the sale is needed for an emergency, subject to Government Code Section 56133.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55336. Subject to Section 56133 of the Government Code, a district may sell water to any person, firm, public or private corporation, public agency, or other consumer outside the district when the governing body finds that the district has a surplus of water above that which is required by the consumers within the district. Additionally, a district may sell water to any person, firm, public or private corporation, public agency, or other consumer outside the district when the governing body finds that the sale of the water is required in response to an emergency as defined in Section 1102 of the Public Contract Code. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90.1. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 55337. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may build and run recreational facilities linked to its dams, reservoirs, or other works, set reasonable use rules, and charge the public reasonable fees.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55337. A district may construct, maintain, improve, and operate recreational facilities in connection with any dams, reservoirs, or other works owned or controlled by the district. A district may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations to govern the use of the recreational facilities and may fix and assess reasonable charges for the use of the recreational facilities by members of the public. Revenues from such charges may be expended for the following purposes: (a) To pay the operating and maintenance expenses of the recreational facilities. (b) To pay the interest on any bonded or other debt for the recreational facilities. (c) To provide a sinking or other fund for the payment of the principal of any bonded or other debt for the recreational facilities as it becomes due. (d) To provide a reasonable surplus for improvements, extensions, and enlargements of the recreational facilities. This section shall be applicable only to districts located within Ventura County. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 138.) - 55338. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The Department of Corrections and Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 4 must enter into a water-supply contract, and the Department of Corrections must use that water as its primary source, with limited use of the Antelope Valley groundwater basin as backup or supplementary drinking water.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55338. (a) The Department of Corrections and the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 4 shall enter into a contract for the district to meet the operational needs of the California State Prison—Los Angeles County for water, to be supplied to the district by the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency. (b) The Department of Corrections shall use the water supplied to it by the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 4 pursuant to subdivision (a) as its primary source of water and shall use the Antelope Valley groundwater basin only as a supplementary source of drinking water or as an emergency backup supply. (c) Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code does not apply to any action undertaken pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b). (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1117, Sec. 1. Effective October 14, 1991.) - 55339. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may contract with a state agency to finance district improvements, but the contract term may not exceed 30 years.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. General Powers [55330 - 55339] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55339. A district may contract with any state agency to finance any district improvement if the term of the contract does not exceed 30 years. A contract between the district and a state agency that creates an indebtedness or liability that exceeds the district’s annual revenue shall be repaid with revenue derived from the imposition of standby charges pursuant to Section 55501.5. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 722, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.) - 55370. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may acquire property by purchase, gift, devise, exchange, descent, or eminent domain, and title to property acquired for the district vests in the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55370. A district may acquire property by purchase, gift, devise, exchange, descent, and eminent domain. The title to all property which may have been acquired for a district shall be vested in the district. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 441.) - 55371. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may sell, exchange, or lease district property if it decides the property is no longer needed for district use.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55371. The board may sell, exchange, or lease any property, or any interest in property, of the district, real or personal, if the board determines that the property is no longer needed for the uses of the district. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90.2. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 55371.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If the board decides the property is needed for certain overlapping districts or public agencies, it may sell, exchange, or lease the property interest at reasonable market value and without notice.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55371.5. If the board determines that the property is needed for the uses of another county waterworks district governed by the same board or another public agency with a service area or jurisdictional boundary that overlaps the district, the property, or an interest in the property, may be sold, exchanged, or leased to that district or public agency at its reasonable market value without notice. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90.3. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 55372. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may sell, exchange, or lease property or an interest in property without notice if it values it at $5,000 or less, or if the lease term is one year or less.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55372. If the board determines the value of the property, or interest in the property, to be of a value of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less, or is being leased for one year or less, it may be sold, exchanged, or leased without notice. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90.4. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 55373. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If the board decides the property is worth more than $5,000 or is being leased for more than one year, it must post three public notices in the district five days before the sale or lease date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55373. If the board determines the property, or interest in the property, to have a value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or is being leased for more than one year, a notice of time and place of sale or leasing shall be given by posting three notices in three public places within the district five days before the date of sale or leasing. At the time fixed for the sale or leasing, bids shall be received and the board may sell or lease to the highest bidder or may reject any or all bids. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 90.5. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 55374. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If district territory is annexed to or included in a municipal corporation that has its own water works, the district board may lease part of the district’s distributing system to that municipal corporation for up to five years.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55374. Whenever any portion of the territory of a district shall be annexed to, or otherwise included within any one municipal corporation which owns works for supplying its inhabitants with water, the board may lease to the municipal corporation, for periods not exceeding five years, the portion of the district’s distributing system that is in the portion of the district annexed to or included in the municipal corporation. (Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1615.) - 55375. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A municipal corporation may use a leased distributing system to deliver water directly to individual consumers.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55375. The municipal corporation may use the leased distributing system for the purpose of distributing water directly to individual consumers, with the same power of regulating the service of water, and of charging and collecting for the service, as if the leased distributing system were part of the municipally owned water plant. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55376. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must reserve in the lease the right to use the leased distributing system for the district area not annexed to or included in the municipal corporation, if that use is needed for efficient operation of the rest of the system.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55376. The board shall, in the lease, reserve the right to use the leased distributing system, for the benefit of that portion of the district not annexed to or included in the municipal corporation, to the extent that the leased system is essential to the efficient operation of the balance of the system. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55377. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If an improvement is placed in or across a public road, highway, or publicly owned right of way, the board must restore the area afterward.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55377. Any improvement provided for in this division may be located, constructed and maintained in, along, or across any public road or highway, or publicly owned right of way in the county, in such manner as to afford security for life and property; but the board shall restore, or cause to be restored, the road or highway, or publicly owned right of way to its former state, as near as may be, or in a sufficient manner not to have impaired unnecessarily its usefulness. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55378. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A county board of supervisors may let its purchasing agent sell or dispose of district personal property that is no longer needed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Property [55370 - 55378] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55378. The board of supervisors of any county which employs a purchasing agent may authorize the purchasing agent to sell or dispose of any personal property of the district no longer needed for the uses of the district, pursuant to Section 25505 of the Government Code. Where such authorization is given, the provisions of Sections 55371, 55372, and 55373 shall not apply. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1059.) - 55385. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Authorization to Use Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55386] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
The governing body of a county waterworks district may order an improvement district to be formed if it believes public interest and necessity require it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Authorization to Use Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55386] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55385. Whenever in the opinion of the governing body of a county waterworks district the public interest and necessity require, it may order the formation of an improvement district for the purpose of constructing any authorized improvement within the boundaries of said waterworks district. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55386. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Authorization to Use Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55386] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
The district must be formed, the work or improvement completed, and the cost assessed and collected under the Improvement Act of 1911.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Authorization to Use Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55386] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55386. The district shall be formed, the work or improvement done, and the cost thereof assessed and collected in accordance with the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55400. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
This section says the terms used in the Improvement Act of 1911 have the meanings given in this article for this chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55400. For the purposes of this chapter the following terms used in the Improvement Act of 1911 shall mean and include that which this article states each means and includes. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55401. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
This section says “city” includes a county waterworks district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55401. “City” means and includes county waterworks district. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55402. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
In this section, “city council” or “legislative body” means the governing body of the county waterworks district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55402. “City council” or “legislative body” means and includes the governing body of the county waterworks district. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55403. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
This section defines “clerk” to include the secretary of the governing body of the county waterworks district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55403. “Clerk” means and includes the secretary of the governing body of the county waterworks district. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55404. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
This section defines “council chambers” as the place the county waterworks district’s governing body designates for its regular meetings.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55404. “Council chambers” means and includes the place designated by the governing body of the county waterworks district for holding its regular meetings. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55405. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
“Treasurer” means and includes the county treasurer.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55405. “Treasurer” means and includes the county treasurer. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55406. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
In this section, “superintendent of streets” or “streets superintendent” means the county surveyor.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55406. “Superintendent of streets” or “streets superintendent” means and includes the county surveyor. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55407. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
“Right of way” is defined to include any land parcel where a right of way has been granted to a county waterworks district for any purpose.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55407. “Right of way” means and includes any parcel of land through which a right of way has been granted to the county waterworks district for any purpose. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55408. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. )
References to municipal officers and matters are read to include the corresponding county waterworks district officers and matters under this division.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300 - 55408] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Use of the Improvement Act of 1911 [55385 - 55408] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Terms and Definitions [55400 - 55408] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452. ) ## 55408. All references to municipal officers and matters mean and include the corresponding officers of county waterworks districts and matters under this division. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 452.) - 55500. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may control and direct spending of tax revenues for maintaining, operating, extending, and repairing the district’s waterworks.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55500. The board may control and order the expenditure of tax revenues, secured to pay the cost and expenses of maintaining, operating, extending and repairing the district’s waterworks, for that purpose. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55501. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district board may set and collect water rates or charges, and may collect them on the county tax bill if it gives parcel and charge information by August 10.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55501. The board may fix and collect rates or charges for the use and supply of water furnished by the system, and to apply the receipts from the rates or charges to the expenses of the administration and government of the district and the use, operation and extension of the waterworks and water supply. The revenues obtained from such rates or charges may be in lieu of or supplemental to revenues obtained by the levy of taxes. The district board may provide for the collection of the charges for services rendered in the current or immediately preceding fiscal year as a part of the annual general county tax bill provided the district furnishes, on or before August 10, in writing to the board of supervisors and to the county auditor the description of each parcel for which a charge is to be billed together with the amount of the charge applicable to each parcel. The parcel description may be the parcel number assigned by the county assessor to the parcel. In such case the charge shall become a lien against the parcel of land to which it is charged in the same manner as the county general taxes. Penalties may be collected for late payment of the charge or the amount thereof unpaid in the manner and at the same rates as that applicable for late payment or the amount thereof unpaid of county general taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of municipal ad valorem taxes shall be applicable to such charges, except that if any real property to which such lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of such taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to such real property and the charges relating to such property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. If the district collects charges through the county general tax bill, the amount of the charge and any applicable penalty shall be stated on the tax bill separately from all other taxes, if practicable. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 713, Sec. 10.) - 55501.1. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must prepare and hear a yearly delinquent-fees report, give notice to listed landowners, and confirm the report; confirmed delinquent fees can become special assessments and liens, with county collection available after 60 days unpaid.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55501.1. Any water service standby or immediate availability charge which remains unpaid for a period of 60 or more days after the date upon which they were billed may be collected thereafter by the county as provided herein. (a) Once a year the board shall cause to be prepared a report of delinquent fees. The board shall fix a time, date and place for hearing the report and any objections or protests thereto. (b) The board shall cause notice of the hearing to be mailed to the landowners listed on the report not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. (c) At the hearing the board shall hear any objections or protests of landowners liable to be assessed for delinquent fees. The board may make such revisions or corrections to the report as it deems just, after which, by resolution, the report shall be confirmed. (d) The delinquent fees set forth in the report as confirmed shall constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on the property for the amount of such delinquent fees. A certified copy of the confirmed report shall be filed with the county auditor for the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. The lien created attaches upon recordation, in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is situated, of a certified copy of the resolution of confirmation. The assessment may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for such taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county ad valorem property taxes shall be applicable to such assessment, except that if any real property to which such lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of such taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to such real property and the delinquency fees, as confirmed, relating to such property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. This remedy is in addition to all other means available for collection. If the district is governed by a board of directors, this section shall only apply to such district if the board of supervisors consents to collect the delinquent fees in the manner prescribed herein. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 874, Sec. 3.) - 55501.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A county waterworks district may set standby or immediate availability charges, but must follow notice, protest, and hearing procedures and stay within the stated charge limits unless a listed exception applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55501.5. A district may, pursuant to the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code, fix a water service standby or immediate availability charge to be applied on an area or frontage or parcel basis, or a combination thereof, within the district to be charged to areas to which water service is made available for any purpose by the district, whether the water service is actually used or not. The district may establish schedules varying the charge according to the land uses and the degree of availability or quantity of use of the water service to the affected lands, and may restrict the charge to lands lying within one or more zones or areas of benefits established within the district. The district may not, however, except as is otherwise provided in this section, fix a charge in excess of thirty dollars ($30) per acre or for a parcel of less than one acre, unless the standby charge is imposed pursuant to the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act (Chapter 12.4 (commencing with Section 54984) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). If the procedures set forth in this section as it read at the time a standby or availability charge was established were followed, the district may, by resolution, continue the charge pursuant to this section in successive years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, the district shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code. The maximum charge which may be fixed by the district may be increased from one fiscal year to the next by the same percentage increase as reflected by the Consumer Price Index, as issued by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, relative to the immediately preceding fiscal year. If a person for more than one year obtains substantially all of his or her water requirements for the contiguous parcels of land which the person occupies from rainfall, springs, streams, lakes, rivers or wells, and if the person’s primary economic activity on the land is the commercial extraction or processing of minerals, the land is exempt from any water standby or availability charges. The district may collect the standby or availability charge by billing the charged lands on a fiscal year basis or by other means available. The district may collect the standby or availability charge as a part of the annual general county tax bill if the district furnishes in writing to the board of supervisors and to the county auditor the description of each parcel for which a charge is to be billed, together with the amount of the charge applicable to each parcel, in sufficient time to meet the schedule established by the county for inclusion of those items on the county general tax bill. The parcel description may be the parcel number assigned by the county assessor to the parcel. In that case, the standby or availability charge is a lien against the parcel of land to which it is charged in the same manner as the county general taxes. Penalties may be collected for late payment of the standby or availability charge, or the amount thereof unpaid, in the manner and at the same rates as that applicable for late payment or the amount thereof unpaid of county general taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of municipal ad valorem taxes are applicable to those charges, except that, if any real property to which the lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of the taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to the real property and the charge relating to the property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. If the district collects standby charges through the county general tax bill, the amount of the standby charge and any applicable penalty shall be stated on the tax bill separately from all other taxes, if practicable. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 55502. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A waterworks district may use receipts from rates or charges to reduce principal or interest on its bonded debt.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55502. The receipts from the rates or charges may also be used to reduce the principal or interest of any bonded indebtedness that the waterworks district may have. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55502.1. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may set up a general unappropriated reserve in the district’s annual budget, but it cannot be more than 25% of the budget’s total appropriations, with certain items excluded from the calculation.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55502.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the board may establish and include in the annual budget for a district a general unappropriated reserve not to exceed 25 percent of the total appropriations contained in the budget, exclusive of all items for bond interest and redemption, the general unappropriated reserve, and the general reserve. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1059.) - 55503. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may borrow money, lend district funds, and raise tax revenues to repay loans, subject to stated limits and conditions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55503. The board may borrow funds from the county, other waterworks districts, and, where the district is a subsidiary district, the city, not to exceed 85 percent of the district’s anticipated revenue for the fiscal year in which they are borrowed or for the next ensuing fiscal year. In levying taxes as authorized by this division, the board may raise sufficient revenues to repay such loans. The board may lend available district funds to another waterworks district, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this section. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the board from borrowing such funds from banks or other financial institutions when the best interests of the district are served thereby. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55503.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
When a waterworks district borrows funds, it must immediately increase the district appropriations needed for those funds. The lender’s governing body may set repayment timing and method, but repayment cannot be delayed more than 10 calendar years.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55503.5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, such funds, when so borrowed by a waterworks district, shall forthwith increase the appropriations of the district for which they are needed. The governing body of the entity from which the funds are borrowed may specify the date and manner in which the funds shall be repaid. In no case shall repayment of the loan be deferred longer than 10 calendar years. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55503.6. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district must pay interest on money it borrows from the county at the same rate the county applies to district funds on deposit with the county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55503.6. The district shall pay interest on all funds borrowed from the county, at the same rate that the county applies to funds of the district on deposit with the county. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55504. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If a district’s assessed valuation is under $100,000, the county board of supervisors may loan it up to $10,000 for water system repairs or improvements, to be repaid from district revenues and taxes within 10 years.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55504. Where a district has an assessed valuation of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the board of supervisors of the county may loan county funds, in a sum not in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), to the district to be used for the purpose of repairing, improving, extending or renewing the district water system, to be returned to the county by the district from revenues and taxes of the district during the period of 10 years following the date of the loan. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 365.) - 55505. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may create a revolving fund by resolution for any district officer or employee.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55505. The board may by resolution establish a revolving fund for any officer or employee of the district in the same manner revolving funds for county officers are established by the board of supervisors of a county pursuant to Sections 29321 to 29330, inclusive, of the Government Code and for such purpose the term “board of supervisors” shall mean the board. Any revolving fund so established shall be limited to the uses and expenditures applicable to revolving funds for county officers. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1578.) - 55506. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
An officer with legal custody of district money may deposit it under the general laws for depositing public money.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55506. Any money belonging to the district or paid into the county treasury to the credit of the district may be deposited by the officer of the district who has legal custody of the money, in accordance with the general laws governing the deposit of public money. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55507. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
A district may set and collect sewer standby or availability charges, but must follow specified notice and hearing procedures and stay within stated fee limits unless a separate act applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [55500 - 55507] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55507. A district may, pursuant to the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code, fix a sewer service standby or immediate availability charge to be applied on a parcel basis within the district to be charged to the parcels to which sewer service is made available by the district, whether the sewer service is actually used or not. The district may establish schedules for the charge, and may restrict the charge to lands lying within one or more zones or areas of benefits established within the district. The district may not, unless the standby charge is imposed pursuant to the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act (Chapter 12.4 (commencing with Section 54984) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), fix a charge in excess of thirty dollars ($30) a year for a residential parcel. Commercial or other parcels shall be charged according to equivalent residential parcels, but shall not exceed thirty dollars ($30) per acre per year, unless the standby charge is imposed pursuant to the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act (Chapter 12.4 (commencing with Section 54984) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). If the procedures set forth in this section as it read at the time a standby or availability charge was established were followed, the district may, by resolution, continue the charge pursuant to this section in successive years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, the district shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code. The district may collect the standby or availability charge by billing the charged lands on a fiscal year basis or by other means available. The district may collect the standby or availability charge as a part of the annual general county tax bill if the district furnishes in writing to the board of supervisors and to the county auditor the description of each parcel for which a charge is to be billed, together with the amount of the charge applicable to each parcel, in sufficient time to meet the schedule established by the county for inclusion of those items on the county general tax bill. The parcel description may be the parcel number assigned by the county assessor to the parcel. In that case, the standby or availability charge shall become a lien against the parcel of land to which it is charged in the same manner as the county general taxes. Penalties may be collected for late payment of the standby or availability charge, or the amount thereof unpaid, in the manner and at the same rates as that applicable for late payment or the amount thereof unpaid of county general taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of municipal ad valorem taxes are applicable to those charges, except that, if any real property to which the lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of the taxes would become delinquent, then the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to the real property and the charge relating to the property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. If the district collects standby charges through the county general tax bill, the amount of the standby charge and any applicable penalty shall be stated on the tax bill separately from all other taxes, if practicable. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 55520. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may issue and sell district bonds when authorized, but not below par value.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55520. The board may issue and sell the bonds of the district, when authorized, at not less than par value, and the proceeds of the sale shall be placed in the county treasury or other depository for the district’s fund to the credit of the proper district fund and shall be applied exclusively to the purposes and objects mentioned in the ordinance or resolution ordering the holding of the bond election; provided, however, that when said purposes and objects have been accomplished any moneys remaining in said fund shall be transferred to the general fund of the district and may be used by the board for any lawful purpose of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55521. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must prescribe the form of issued bonds and attached interest coupons.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55521. The board by an order entered upon its minutes, shall, subject to the provisions of this division, prescribe the form of bonds issued and of the interest coupons attached thereto. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55522. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must set a bond payment amount of at least one-fortieth of the debt principal and specify an interest rate in the bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55522. The board shall designate an amount, not less than one-fortieth of the principal amount of the indebtedness, or series thereof, which shall be paid annually at a fixed time and place, together with the interest on all sums unpaid. The rate of interest shall be designated in the bonds and shall be paid semiannually at a rate not in excess of 8 percent per year; except that interest for the first year after the date of the bonds may be made payable at the end of said year. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 69.) - 55523. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may set the earliest bond maturity date, but it cannot be more than 10 years after issuance.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55523. The board may determine and fix a date for the earliest maturity of the principal of the bonds, or series thereof, not more than 10 years from the date of issue of bonds. The principal amount of the indebtedness, or series thereof, must be made payable in not to exceed 40 years from the time of contracting the same; and beginning with the date of earliest maturity of the bonds, or series thereof, not less than one-fortieth of the principal amount of the indebtedness, or series thereof, shall be paid annually. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 69.) - 55524. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may determine the denomination or denominations of the bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55524. The bonds shall be issued in such denomination or denominations as the board may determine. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 736.) - 55525. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
District bonds must be signed and countersigned by the specified officials, and the district seal must be affixed. Most signatures may be mechanically reproduced.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55525. The bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board and countersigned by the auditor of the district, or if one has not been appointed, the auditor of the county and the seal of the district shall be affixed thereto. All such signatures and countersignatures, except one, may be printed, lithographed, engraved, or otherwise mechanically reproduced. Any such signature may be affixed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 5500) of Title 1 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55526. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Bond interest coupons must be numbered consecutively and signed by the county auditor.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55526. The interest coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and signed by the auditor of the county by his engraved or lithographed signature. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55527. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If an officer who signed or countersigned bonds or coupons leaves office before the bonds are delivered to the purchaser, that signature still remains valid.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55527. In case any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be an officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature or countersignature shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if the officer remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55528. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The district treasurer must pay the principal and interest on the bonds, or the county treasurer must do so if no district treasurer has been appointed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55528. The principal and interest on the bonds shall be paid by the district treasurer, or if one has not been appointed, the county treasurer, in the manner provided by law for the payment of principal and interest on bonds of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 674.) - 55529. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may split a bond issue into multiple series, set different dates for each series, and make one series payable at different times than another.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55529. The board may divide the principal amount of any issue into two or more series and fix different dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of one series may be made payable at different times from those of any other series. The maturity of each series shall comply with this article. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 69.) - 55530. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may order that less than one-fortieth of the indebtedness, or a series of it, be payable annually if public economy requires it.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55530. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the board may determine that the public economy so requires, and order that less than one-fortieth of the whole amount of the indebtedness, or a series thereof, shall be payable annually. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1567.) - 55531. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
District or zone bonds may be set to mature on July 1 after the second installment of general district taxes is collected, and the first interest coupons must cover interest from the bond date to the January 1 immediately before that date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55531. District or zone bonds may be made payable on July 1st subsequent to the time fixed for the collection of the second installment of general district taxes with which the first levy of taxes for the payment of the principal or interest of the bonds is to be collected. In such event, the first interest coupons shall be for interest from the date of the bonds of such issue or series to January 1st next prior thereto. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1567.) - 55532. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Bond proceeds may be used for project-related costs and issuance-related fees.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55532. The proceeds of such bonds may be used for the following purposes: (a) All costs or estimated costs incidental to or connected with the acquisition, construction, improving and financing of the improvements for which they are issued. (b) All engineering, inspection, legal and fiscal agent’s fees, costs of the bond election and of the issuance of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1567.) - 55533. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
District bonds may be callable and redeemable before maturity on terms set by the board.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55533. Any bonds issued by the district may be subject to call and redemption prior to maturity at such times and prices and upon such other terms as the board may specify. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1015.) - 55534. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If bonds are made callable, the bond must state that on its face.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance and Sale [55520 - 55534] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55534. When bonds are made callable, a statement to that effect shall be set forth on the face of the bond. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1015.) - 55550. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If the board thinks additional bonded debt is needed, it must adopt a resolution stating the proposal, purpose, debt amount, bond term, and interest rate.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55550. Whenever the board deems it necessary for the district to incur a bonded indebtedness in addition to that incurred at the time of the formation of the district for any of the purposes of the district, the board shall, by resolution, so declare and state the proposition to be submitted to the electors, the purpose for which the proposed debt is to be incurred, the amount of the debt to be incurred, the maximum term the bonds proposed to be issued shall run before maturity, which shall not exceed 40 years, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid, which shall not exceed 8 percent per year, payable semiannually. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55551. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must set a date for an election to authorize bonded indebtedness and carry out the election under the specified chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55551. The board shall then fix a date upon which an election shall be held for the purpose of authorizing the bonded indebtedness to be incurred, and shall proceed with the election in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 2 of this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55552. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If voters approve bonded indebtedness by majority, the board must record that result in its minutes and may issue district bonds for the voted amount.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55552. If at the election a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the incurring of the bonded indebtedness, then the board shall enter an order to that effect upon its minutes, and shall thereupon be authorized and empowered to issue the bonds of said district for the amount voted, payable out of the funds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55553. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
This section says certain bond rules also apply to bonds voted and issued under this article.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Additional Bond Issues [55550 - 55553] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55553. The provisions contained in Articles 1 and 5 of Chapter 2 of this part and Sections 55701, 55703, and 55704, relating to the form of bonds, the issuance and sale of bonds, the validation thereof, and the levying of a tax for the principal and interest thereof, shall apply in like manner to bonds voted and issued as provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55580. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may issue refunding bonds to refinance some or all outstanding district bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55580. The board may issue refunding bonds of the district for the purpose of refunding any or all outstanding bonds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55581. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must use a resolution to set refunding bond amounts, the maximum interest rate, and the term of the bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55581. The board shall by resolution determine the amount of the outstanding bonds to be refunded, fix the maximum amount of refunding bonds to be issued, the maximum rate of interest to be paid (which shall not exceed the rate of interest on the bonds to be refunded), and the number of years, not exceeding 30, that the refunding bonds or any part thereof are to run. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55582. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must call an election and ask the district’s qualified voters whether refunding bonds should be issued.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55582. In the resolution the board shall call an election and submit to the qualified voters of the district the question whether the refunding bonds should be issued. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55583. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The resolution must set the election details for refunding bonds, including the election time, voting precincts, polling places, precinct officers, polling hours, and voting method.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55583. The resolution shall fix the time of the election, establish one or more voting precincts, designate the polling place or places, appoint an inspector, judge, and clerk for each precinct, and fix the hours during the day in which the polls will be open and the manner of voting for and against the issuance of the refunding bonds. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55584. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If this article does not cover a detail, the election must be held and conducted under Chapter 4 of Part 2 of this division.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55584. In all particulars not set forth in this article the election shall be held and conducted as provided in Chapter 4 of Part 2 of this division. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55585. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The resolution must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, and the last publication must be at least one week before the election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55585. The resolution shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation in the county designated by the board for that purpose, the last publication to be at least one week before the date of the election. No other notice of the election need be given. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.) - 55586. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
If a majority of votes at the election favor refunding bonds, the board may issue them, up to the maximum amount set in the resolution.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55586. If at the election a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the issuance of the refunding bonds, the board shall be authorized to issue refunding bonds of the district not exceeding the maximum amount set forth in the resolution, payable out of the funds of the district to be provided as prescribed in Section 55591. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55587. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board must set the form, dates, maturity, and interest rate(s) for refunding bonds, and do so by order entered in its minutes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55587. The board shall, by order entered in its minutes, prescribe the form of the refunding bonds and of the interest coupons to be attached, and fix the date of the refunding bonds, the date of maturity, and the rate or rates of interest to be paid. The bonds and the interest coupons thereof shall be signed as provided in Article 1 of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55588. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Refunding bonds may be exchanged at par value for outstanding bonds, if the board and bondholders agree on the terms and accrued interest is adjusted to the exchange date.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55588. Refunding bonds may be exchanged at par value for any outstanding bonds to be refunded at their par value or less, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the board and the holders of such bonds, subject to adjustment of accrued interest to the date of exchange. Any moneys required for the adjustment of interest may be paid from any funds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55589. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
The board may sell refunding bonds for cash, but the sale price must be at least par plus accrued interest.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55589. In lieu of the exchange for outstanding bonds, the refunding bonds may be sold by the board for cash at not less than par and accrued interest, and the proceeds used for the purchase or retirement of the outstanding bonds upon terms agreed upon by the board and the holders of the bonds, but not to exceed par and accrued interest. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55590. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Refunded bonds and their interest coupons must be canceled immediately by the county treasurer, and refunding expenses may be paid from district funds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55590. Any bonds refunded and all interest coupons appurtenant thereto shall be canceled immediately by the county treasurer. Expenses of the refunding proceedings may be paid from any funds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55591. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. )
Taxes for refunding bonds must be levied as provided in Chapter 3, but if the refunded bonds were payable only from taxes on land, the refunding-bond taxes must also be levied on land only.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Refunding Bonds [55580 - 55591] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## 55591. Taxes for the payment of principal and interest of refunding bonds shall be levied as provided in Chapter 3 of this part except that if the bonds refunded were payable from taxes levied upon land only, the taxes for the payment of principal and interest of refunding bonds shall likewise be levied upon land only. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.) - 55610. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adoption of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 [55610- 55610.] ( Heading of Article 4 amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1269. )
The Revenue Bond Law of 1941 applies to districts for financing water production, transmission, and distribution for public or private purposes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Adoption of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 [55610- 55610.] ( Heading of Article 4 amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1269. ) ## 55610. The Revenue Bond Law of 1941 is applicable to districts for the purpose of financing the production, transmission and distribution of water for public or private purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 53.) - 55630. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Validating Proceedings [55630- 55630.] ( Article 5 repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1496. )
An action to determine the validity of bonds may be brought under the referenced civil procedure chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Validating Proceedings [55630- 55630.] ( Article 5 repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1496. ) ## 55630. An action to determine the validity of bonds may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1496.) - 55640. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Bonds as Legal Investments [55640- 55640.] ( Article 5.5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 406. )
District bonds and zone bonds are given the same force, value, or use as municipal bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 - 55991] ( Division 16 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## PART 4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS [55500 - 55720] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Bonds [55520 - 55679] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Bonds as Legal Investments [55640- 55640.] ( Article 5.5 added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 406. ) ## 55640. The bonds of the district or those issued for any zone pursuant to this act are entitled to the same force or value or use as bonds issued by any municipality. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 406.)
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