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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 7Art. 2§ 12910 California Water Fund Projects

§ 12910 California Water Fund Projects

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§ 12910 California Water Fund Projects

Key Takeaways

  • •California has a special fund called the 'California Water Fund' to pay for water projects.
  • •The state treasurer holds the money in this fund.
  • •The money can only be spent on projects if the Legislature approves it.

Example

The state wants to build a new dam to store more water.

The money for building the dam would come from the California Water Fund, but only if the Legislature says it's okay to spend it.

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

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§ 12910 California Water Fund Projects

The California Water Fund is created as a special fund in the State Treasury, the moneys, securities, and increment of which shall be held by the State Treasurer and shall be expended upon projects when appropriated by the Legislature. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 140.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

California Water FundState TreasuryState Treasurerappropriated by the Legislature

Related Statutes

  • § 12911 Fund Transfer To Water
  • § 12912 Water Fund Revenue Deposits
  • § 12912.5 Delta And Salton Sea Mitigation
  • § 12914 Fund Retention Requirements
  • § 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12910.
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