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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 7Art. 1§ 11625 Water Resource Contracts

§ 11625 Water Resource Contracts

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§ 11625 Water Resource Contracts

This law lets groups like cities or water companies make deals with the state to buy or use water, electricity, or other resources from state projects.

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups like cities or water companies can buy water or electricity from the state.
  • •They can also make deals to use other resources from state projects.
  • •This helps places get what they need, like water for farms or power for homes.

Example

A small town needs more water for its farms and homes.

The town can make a contract with the state to buy extra water from a state project.

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

Official Source
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§ 11625 Water Resource Contracts

Any state agency, mutual water company, political subdivision, or other entity or organization may enter into contracts with the department for the purchase or for the use of water, water flow, water storage, electric power, or other resources and facilities made available by the project. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

state agencymutual water companypolitical subdivisionwaterwater flowwater storageelectric powerresources and facilities

Related Statutes

  • § 11627 Water Service Payment Defaults
  • § 11650 State Water And Power Contracts
  • § 11651 State Agency Water Payments
  • § 11670 State Water Contract Cancellation
  • § 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11625.
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