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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 241 Water Corporation Definition

§ 241 Water Corporation Definition

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 241 Water Corporation Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'water corporation' is any company or person that owns or runs a water system and gets paid for it.
  • •This includes big companies or even small groups that manage water for people.
  • •If you get paid to control or give out water, this law applies to you.

Example

A small town hires a company to bring clean water to all the houses.

That company is a 'water corporation' because they own the pipes and get paid to give water to the town.

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

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§ 241 Water Corporation Definition

“Water corporation” includes every corporation or person owning, controlling, operating, or managing any water system for compensation within this State. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

water corporationwater systemcompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 230 Railroad Corporation Definition
  • § 230.6 Sewer System Corporation Definition
  • § 232 Street Railroad Operations Definition
  • § 236 Telegraph Corporation Definition
  • § 237 Toll Bridge Corporation Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 241.
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