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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 2§ 22097 District Drainage Authority Powers

§ 22097 District Drainage Authority Powers

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§ 22097 District Drainage Authority Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •People who work for water districts have the same rules for drainage as they do for irrigation.
  • •If they can build or control irrigation systems, they can do the same for drainage.
  • •They are responsible for both in the same way.

Example

A worker in a water district is fixing an irrigation ditch.

That same worker can also fix a drainage ditch because the rules are the same for both.

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

Official Source
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§ 22097 District Drainage Authority Powers

The officers, agents, and employees of districts have the same powers, duties, and liabilities respecting drainage and construction, operation, and control relating to it as they have respecting irrigation. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

officersagentsemployeesdistrictsdrainageirrigationpowersdutiesliabilities

Related Statutes

  • § 22117 District Electric Power Authority
  • § 22095 District Drainage Authority
  • § 22098 District Drainage Authority
  • § 22118 District Electric Power Authority
  • § 22096 Irrigation And Drainage Districts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22097.
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