§ 10715 Local Agency Powers Addition

Water Code·California

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This law says that local government agencies can still use any powers they already have from other laws, and this rule doesn't take those powers away.

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•Local agencies keep all powers they already have.
•This rule does not limit or remove those powers.
•It works together with other laws that give agencies authority.

Example

A city wants to build a new bike lane even though a new rule was passed.

The city can still use the powers it already had to build the bike lane because this law doesn't stop it from using those existing powers.

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§ 10715 Local Agency Powers Addition

This part is in addition to, and not a limitation on, any powers of a local agency otherwise granted by law. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 472, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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local agency powers granted by law

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10715.

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