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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 3§ 8640 Levee Construction Application Contacts

§ 8640 Levee Construction Application Contacts

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§ 8640 Levee Construction Application Contacts

Key Takeaways

  • •When you ask for permission to build, fix, or finish a levee, you must give the name and address of 1 to 3 people who can get messages about your request.
  • •The board will send all letters or notices about your levee project to these people.
  • •This rule was added in 1943 to make sure the board knows who to talk to about your project.

Example

A group of farmers wants to build a levee to protect their fields from floods. They fill out a form asking for permission.

On the form, they must write down the names and addresses of 1 to 3 people from their group. The board will send all letters about the levee project to these people.

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

Official Source
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§ 8640 Levee Construction Application Contacts

The application for leave to construct, repair or complete a levee shall designate the name and post-office address of at least one and not more than three of the applicants as the person or persons to whom any notice or communication may be addressed by the board in the matter of the application. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

application for leaveconstructrepaircomplete a leveedesignatepost-office addressnotice or communicationboard

Related Statutes

  • § 8636 Levee Construction Application Deadline
  • § 1090 Board Witness Subpoena Power
  • § 1091 Witness Subpoena Enforcement
  • § 1093 Witness Attendance Court Order
  • § 1094 Witness Contempt Proceedings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8640.
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