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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 3Art. 1§ 12802 State Flood Control Cooperation

§ 12802 State Flood Control Cooperation

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§ 12802 State Flood Control Cooperation

Key Takeaways

  • •The state wants to help pay for flood control projects.
  • •This is to work together with the U.S. government.
  • •The state will only pay what is allowed by other rules in Chapters 1 and 2.

Example

A river near a town keeps flooding and damaging homes.

The state can help pay to build walls or dams to stop the flooding, but only if they follow the rules in Chapters 1 and 2.

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

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§ 12802 State Flood Control Cooperation

In pursuance of the policy declared in Chapters 1 and 2 of this part, the Legislature finds a state interest in assuming the cost of cooperation by the State with the United States in the construction of flood control projects to the extent provided in Chapters 1 and 2 of this part. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 196.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

state interestflood control projectsChapters 1 and 2

Related Statutes

  • § 12803 Flood Control Project Funding
  • § 10620 Urban Water Management Plans
  • § 10621 Urban Water Supplier Plan Updates
  • § 1075 Board Proceeding Definition
  • § 1076 Evidence Definition Scope

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12802.
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