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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 5§ 12630 Federal Flood Project Review

§ 12630 Federal Flood Project Review

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§ 12630 Federal Flood Project Review

This law says the state must get cost details from the federal government before helping pay for any flood control project.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can't just decide to help pay for a flood project—they need to check the costs first.
  • •They have to ask the federal government for the total cost and whether the project is worth it.
  • •This info must be given to the Legislature before any money is approved.

Example

The state wants to help build a dam to stop flooding in a town.

Before the state gives money, they must ask the federal government how much the dam will cost and if the benefits are worth the cost.

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

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§ 12630 Federal Flood Project Review

Prior to recommending to the Legislature the approval for state assistance of any project, designed in whole or in part for flood control, adopted and authorized by Congress, and prior to the submission to the Legislature of an estimate of the total cost to the State, and prior to recommending an appropriation by the State in aid of any such project approved for state assistance by the Legislature, the department shall obtain from the appropriate agency of the Federal Government an estimate of the total cost of the project and the cost and benefit ratio, based upon then current construction costs and values, and shall submit the same to the Legislature. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

flood controlcost and benefit ratiostate assistance

Related Statutes

  • § 12627 Water Project Investigations
  • § 12629 Project Financing Recommendations
  • § 12631 Flood Control Reports
  • § 11155 Financial Records Oversight
  • § 1245 Watershed Access Liability Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12630.
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