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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 1§ 8597 Drainage District Damage Recovery

§ 8597 Drainage District Damage Recovery

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§ 8597 Drainage District Damage Recovery

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone causes damage to a drainage area, they have to pay for it.
  • •The money paid for the damage goes to the state.
  • •The state uses this money to fix the damaged drainage area.

Example

A construction company accidentally breaks a drainage pipe while building a road.

The company has to pay for the damage. This money goes to the state, and the state uses it to repair the broken pipe.

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

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§ 8597 Drainage District Damage Recovery

Any damages so recovered shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the drainage district and the assessment for the particular portion or project affected by the injury. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

damagesState Treasurerdrainage districtassessment

Related Statutes

  • § 8591 Drainage District Financial Limits
  • § 8593 Drainage District Property Acquisition
  • § 8604 Rental Payment To State
  • § 8633 Levee Construction Assessment Notice
  • § 8643 Drainage District Work Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8597.
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