Title WAT, California Water Code

The director may execute all deeds or conveyances necessary to convey any real property or interest therein to be sold or exchanged under the provisions of this code. He may insert in any such deed or conveyance such conditions, covenants, exceptions and reservations as in his op…

The authority conferred by this code to acquire real property for state dam and water purposes includes authority to acquire for future needs. The department is authorized to lease any lands which are held for state dam and water purposes and are not presently needed therefor on …

When the department condemns the property of any common carrier railroad, other public utility, or state agency, or the appurtenances thereof, it shall be governed by Article 3 (commencing with Section 11590) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 6. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142,…

In any lease, easement, or right of entry agreement entered into whereby the department leases real property or obtains a grant of easement, right-of-way, or right of entry in real property for the purpose of exploration for, or construction, operation, or maintenance of, water p…

Notwithstanding any provisions of the State Contract Act, the department may award and enter into construction contracts which require expenditures in excess of funds presently available therefor, but the obligation of the department and the State in such contracts shall be expre…

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, when undertaking a habitat restoration project where the department has available funds to carry out the project, the department may enter into contracts to accomplish the restoration pursuant to this section, the State Contract Act (Chapter 1 (…

(a) The use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or simila…

After the department has submitted to the board recommendations for the protection of the quality of ground water pursuant to Section 12617.1 or 12923.1 of this code, or in reliance upon investigation by any governmental agency, the board may file an action in the superior court …

(a) Before filing or intervening in any such action the board shall hold a public hearing on the necessity for restricting ground water pumping or for a physical solution in order to protect the quality of water from destruction or irreparable injury. The board shall serve notice…

As used in this article, “minor quantities of water” refers to the extraction by any person of not to exceed 10 acre-feet of ground water annually. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

Whenever land is excluded from the district or land is included in the district pursuant to this part, the board shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The effective date of the exclusion or inclusion. (c) The county or cou…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this chapter applies to the manner in which elections are conducted in the Reclamation District No. 1000. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

A “voter” means any of the following: (a) A landowner or the legal representative of a landowner. (b) A voter as defined in Section 359 of the Elections Code who resides within the boundaries of the district. (c) A voter as defined in subdivision (a) may vote for both parcel seat…

Commencing with the 1993 district election, the district shall have a seven-member board, whose trustees are residents of the district. The residency requirement does not apply to any trustee holding office on July 1, 1992. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective Januar…

At the 1993 district election, the board shall designate the seats of the two trustees whose terms expire and the two new seats as “land assessment seats.” (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

At the 1995 district election, the board shall designate the seats of the three trustees whose terms expire as “parcel seats.” (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

(a) The manner in which the trustees shall be elected at the 1997 district election, and at every district election thereafter, depends on the percentage of land in the district that is used for agricultural purposes that is subject to an assessment pursuant to Article 3 (commenc…

“District,” for purposes of this chapter, means the Reclamation District No. 1000. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

At the time of a designation pursuant to Section 50780.18, the board shall adjust, by lot, the length of the terms of any trustees whose terms are not otherwise scheduled to expire if the adjustment is necessary to comply with the designation. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec.…

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, this part applies to a district election. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

(a) A “land assessment seat,” for purposes of this chapter, means a seat held by a trustee elected by voters as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 50780.10 in accordance with Sections 50701, 50702, 50704, and 50704.5. (b) For the purpose of voting for a trustee to hold a land …

(a) A “parcel seat,” for purposes of this chapter, means a seat held by a trustee elected by voters as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 50780.10 which have one vote for each parcel owned. (b) For the purpose of voting for a trustee to hold a parcel seat, each landowner may c…

(a) A “resident voter seat,” for purposes of this chapter, means a seat held by a trustee elected by voters as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 50780.10. (b) For purposes of voting for a trustee to hold a resident voter seat, each voter may cast one vote for each resident vo…

As an alternate to any other method of financing available to it, a district may, by resolution or indenture, create a special indebtedness evidenced by revenue bonds to finance the costs of carrying out a plan for any works, singly or as a whole. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 978.)…

The proceedings for the issuance of revenue bonds shall be had, the district shall have the powers and duties, and the bondholders shall have the rights and remedies, all in substantial accordance with and with like legal effect as provided in the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapte…

A district may, by resolution or indenture, prescribe and revise charges for the services of its properties, works, and facilities, singly or as a whole, or for the providing of such properties, works, or facilities, or for their availability, including minimum and standby charge…

A district may be consolidated in the same manner as is provided for the consolidation of county water districts in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 32650) of Part 8 of Division 12. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 163.)

(a) The department may incur indebtedness and issue bonds as evidence thereof, provided that bonds may not be issued in an amount the debt service on which, to the extent payable from the fund, is estimated by the department to exceed the amounts estimated to be available in the …

(a) Bonds may be issued by the department upon authorization by written determination of the director of the department with the approval of the Director of Finance and the State Treasurer. The Department of Finance shall notify the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Com…

(a) The department shall, and in any obligation entered into pursuant to this division may covenant to, at least annually, and more frequently as required, establish and revise revenue requirements sufficient, together with any moneys on deposit in the fund, to provide all of the…