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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 2§ 8616 Board Authority Expansion

§ 8616 Board Authority Expansion

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§ 8616 Board Authority Expansion

Key Takeaways

  • •This law gives more power to the board to do their job.
  • •The board can now do more things outside their usual area.
  • •The law does not take away any of the board's old powers.

Example

Imagine a board that usually only takes care of a small town's drainage problems.

Now, this law lets them help with drainage issues in nearby areas too, but they can still do everything they used to do in their own town.

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

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§ 8616 Board Authority Expansion

It is the intent of this article to enlarge and extend the power, jurisdiction and authority of the board outside the drainage district to the extent set forth but not in any degree to limit, restrict or abridge any of the powers, jurisdiction or authority of the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

powerjurisdictionauthorityboarddrainage district

Related Statutes

  • § 1311 Application Publication Requirement
  • § 2526 Water Rights Claim Notice
  • § 2528 Water Rights Claim Process
  • § 8158 Drainage District Tax Liability
  • § 8591 Drainage District Financial Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8616.
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