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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 3§ 8646 Levee Emergency Repairs

§ 8646 Levee Emergency Repairs

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§ 8646 Levee Emergency Repairs

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can fix or protect the levee right away if it's in danger.
  • •They don’t have to wait or tell people first before doing the work.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

A big storm is coming, and the levee might break and flood the town.

The board can start fixing the levee immediately without warning anyone first to keep the town safe.

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

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§ 8646 Levee Emergency Repairs

The board may do the necesssary work immediately for the protection or preservation of the levee, without giving the notice provided for in this article. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardnecessary workprotection or preservation of the leveenotice

Related Statutes

  • § 8632 Levee Insufficiency Notice Requirement
  • § 8634 Levee Construction Notice Requirements
  • § 10642 Public Water Plan Involvement
  • § 10841 Public Hearing Agricultural Water Plan
  • § 1090 Board Witness Subpoena Power

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8646.
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