§ 7140 District Powers And Authority

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says a special area (called a district) can do what it needs to do its job, as long as it's allowed by other laws.

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•The district can do things to help it work better.
•It can only do things that are allowed by other laws.
•The district can make decisions to reach its goals.

Example

A water district needs to fix a broken pipe to keep giving people clean water.

This law lets the district fix the pipe because that's part of its job to provide water.

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§ 7140 District Powers And Authority

The district may exercise the powers expressly granted in this part or in any other law or necessarily implied therefrom. The district has the power generally to perform all acts necessary to carry out fully the provisions, powers and purposes of this part. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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district powers expressly granted necessarily implied provisions, powers and purposes

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7140.

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