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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 4§ 12601 Department Administrative Authority

§ 12601 Department Administrative Authority

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§ 12601 Department Administrative Authority

This law says the government can make rules and ask for information to manage certain programs.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can create rules for managing programs.
  • •They can ask for information they think is important.
  • •This helps them run things smoothly.

Example

If the government wants to know how many people are using a new program, they can ask for reports.

They can make rules to keep track of things and ask for details they need.

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

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§ 12601 Department Administrative Authority

The department shall establish general policies, prescribe rules and regulations for the general administration of Chapters 1 and 2 of this part, and may require such information as it deems necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

general policiesrules and regulationsChapters 1 and 2information as it deems necessary

Related Statutes

  • § 12611 Flood Control Cooperation Agreements
  • § 12612 Local Flood Project Requests
  • § 11135 State Agency Project Contributions
  • § 11136 State Funding Advances
  • § 11137 State Agency Bond Issuance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12601.
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