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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 1§ 8770 Drainage District Assessment Limits

§ 8770 Drainage District Assessment Limits

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§ 8770 Drainage District Assessment Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can't charge fees to people outside the drainage area.
  • •Only people inside the drainage area have to pay the fees.
  • •The board can't make rules for land outside their area.

Example

If you live next to a drainage area but not inside it, the board can't make you pay for their projects.

The board only has power over the land inside their drainage area, so they can't charge you if you're outside it.

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

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§ 8770 Drainage District Assessment Limits

The board has no power or authority to levy any assessment for any purpose upon property outside of the boundaries of the drainage district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 9330 Drainage District Funding Election
  • § 8750 Drainage District Assessment Levy
  • § 8760 District Boundary Assessment Levy
  • § 8761 Assessment Lien Release Authority
  • § 8766 Assessment Abandonment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8770.
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