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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 4§ 11138 Advance Contributions To Department

§ 11138 Advance Contributions To Department

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§ 11138 Advance Contributions To Department

This law says that if someone gives money or things to help with a specific job, that money or stuff can be given right away to the department in charge to use for that job.

Key Takeaways

  • •Money or things given for a specific purpose can be handed over right away.
  • •The department in charge can use it immediately for that purpose.
  • •This helps make sure the money or things are used for what they were meant for.

Example

A group of neighbors collects money to fix up a local park.

The money they collected can be given directly to the city's parks department to use for fixing the park.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11138 Advance Contributions To Department

Money or property advanced or contributed may be immediately transferred or delivered to the department to be used for the purpose for which the advance or contribution was made. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Money or propertyadvanced or contributedtransferred or delivereddepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 11141 Project Contribution Agreements
  • § 12604 State Federal Cooperation Authority
  • § 12606 Department Hearings And Investigations
  • § 12608 Water Resource Hearing Participation
  • § 10005.1 Department Water Commission Hearings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11138.
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