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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 8161 Flood District Drainage Responsibilities

§ 8161 Flood District Drainage Responsibilities

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§ 8161 Flood District Drainage Responsibilities

Key Takeaways

  • •The flood control district is in charge of taking care of drainage systems.
  • •They have to keep these systems working, fix them when broken, and make them better over time.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1953.

Example

After heavy rain, a neighborhood's drains get clogged and cause flooding.

The flood control district must step in to clean the drains, fix any damage, and improve them so flooding doesn’t happen again.

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

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§ 8161 Flood District Drainage Responsibilities

Thereupon the flood control district shall assume and provide for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of such drainage improvements. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 138.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

flood control districtoperation, maintenance, repair, and improvementdrainage improvements

Related Statutes

  • § 8155 Drainage Improvement Transfers
  • § 8156 County Drainage Transfer Authority
  • § 8157 Flood District Bond Liability Transfer
  • § 8160 City Drainage Transfer Authority
  • § 8162 Flood District Bond Liability

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8161.
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