§ 6909 District General Powers

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says the district can do any actions it needs to, even if they aren't listed, as long as they help carry out what this part of the law is about.

Key Takeaways

•The district has broad power to act beyond what’s specifically written.
•Any action must be for the purpose of this part of the law.
•The district can do anything it thinks is necessary and appropriate.

Example

The district wants to build a new community garden, but the law only mentions building roads.

Even though building a garden isn’t specifically listed, the district can still do it because the law lets the district do anything needed to meet its goals.

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§ 6909 District General Powers

Notwithstanding the enumeration and specific statement herein of particular powers, the district may do and perform all acts and things necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this part and the powers of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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district purposes powers necessary and appropriate

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6909.

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