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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12678 Flood Control District Authority

§ 12678 Flood Control District Authority

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§ 12678 Flood Control District Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The San Bernardino County Flood Control District works with the War Department to carry out flood control plans.
  • •They can change the plans if needed to make them work better.
  • •They have the power to do what's needed to control floods in the area.

Example

Imagine a river near San Bernardino keeps flooding and damaging homes.

The Flood Control District can team up with the War Department to build barriers or change the river's path to stop the flooding. They can adjust their plans if they find a better way to keep people safe.

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

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§ 12678 Flood Control District Authority

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District, in conjunction with the War Department, shall execute the plans and projects referred to in Section 12676 and exercise all powers granted to it in the San Bernardino County Flood Control Act, and the district may make such modifications and amendments to the plans as may be necessary to execute them for the purposes of Chapters 1 and 2 of this part. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 196.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

San Bernardino County Flood Control DistrictWar DepartmentSan Bernardino County Flood Control ActChapters 1 and 2

Related Statutes

  • § 12681.3 Flood Control Plan Execution
  • § 12675 Ventura Flood Control Projects
  • § 12678.3 County Flood Control Projects
  • § 12681 Flood Control District Plan
  • § 12684 Flood Control Project Execution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12678.
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