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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 3§ 8630 Levee Definition Sacramento San Joaquin

§ 8630 Levee Definition Sacramento San Joaquin

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§ 8630 Levee Definition Sacramento San Joaquin

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what a 'levee' is in a specific area.
  • •A levee is a wall or bank built to stop water from flooding.
  • •This definition only applies to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District.

Example

Imagine you live near a river in Sacramento.

If there's a big wall of dirt or rocks built to keep the river from flooding your house, that's called a levee. This law says what counts as a levee in this area.

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

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§ 8630 Levee Definition Sacramento San Joaquin

As used in this article the term “levee” means any levee within the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

leveeSacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District

Related Statutes

  • § 8632 Levee Insufficiency Notice Requirement
  • § 8633 Levee Construction Assessment Notice
  • § 8634 Levee Construction Notice Requirements
  • § 8642 Levee Construction Approval
  • § 10640 Urban Water Plan Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8630.
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