§ 11651 State Agency Water Payments

Water Code·California

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This law says that if a state agency buys water, electricity, or other services from the department, they must pay their bills on time.

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•State agencies must pay their bills on time for services like water and electricity.
•This applies to any contract where the state buys these services.
•If they don’t pay on time, they’re breaking this law.

Example

A city government buys water from the state to supply its residents.

The city must pay its water bills on time, just like you have to pay your electricity bill every month.

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§ 11651 State Agency Water Payments

The governing body charged with the levying of taxes or assessments in any state agency which contracts to purchase from the department any water, use of water, water storage, electric power, or other service shall provide for the punctual payment to the department of all amounts which become due under the contract. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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governing body levying of taxes or assessments state agency contracts to purchase water water storage electric power punctual payment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11651.

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