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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 7Art. 2§ 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

§ 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

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§ 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

This law says that if a state agency needs water, electricity, or other services, the department must build or get the things needed to deliver those services to a central spot where they can be easily shared.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a state agency asks for water, electricity, or other services, the department must help.
  • •The department builds or gets the stuff needed to deliver these services.
  • •The services are brought to a central spot for easy sharing.

Example

A state park needs water for its visitors and campgrounds.

The department has to build pipes or other systems to bring water to a main spot in the park so it can be shared everywhere it's needed.

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

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§ 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

In case of the award by the department of any contract or lease to any state agency for the furnishing of water, the use of water, water storage, electric power, or other service, upon demand made therefor by such state agency, the department shall construct, acquire, or otherwise provide the necessary works and facilities for transmitting the water, electric power, or other service to a central point from which the water, electric power, or other service may be most conveniently distributed within the territory to be served under the contract or lease. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contract or leasestate agencywaterwater storageelectric powernecessary works and facilitiescentral point

Related Statutes

  • § 11651 State Agency Water Payments
  • § 11625 Water Resource Contracts
  • § 11670 State Water Contract Cancellation
  • § 11627 Water Service Payment Defaults
  • § 11652 State Agency Tax Levy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11650.
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