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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 4§ 12612 Local Flood Project Requests

§ 12612 Local Flood Project Requests

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§ 12612 Local Flood Project Requests

This law says the state can't start building flood control projects unless a local government or agency asks them to.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state won't build flood projects without being asked.
  • •Only local governments or agencies can request these projects.
  • •This rule keeps the state from forcing unwanted projects on communities.

Example

A town wants a new dam to stop flooding.

The state can't just build it—the town has to ask first.

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

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§ 12612 Local Flood Project Requests

The department has no authority to undertake the construction of flood control or other water projects provided for under Chapters 1 and 2 of this part, thereby obligating any county, city, state agency, or public district in any way except upon the formal request of such county, city, state agency or public district. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

flood controlwater projectsformal requestChapters 1 and 2

Related Statutes

  • § 12611 Flood Control Cooperation Agreements
  • § 12601 Department Administrative Authority
  • § 12602 Department Water Project Conferences
  • § 12603 Federal Water Project Oversight
  • § 11135 State Agency Project Contributions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12612.
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