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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 20804 Irrigation District Formation Review

§ 20804 Irrigation District Formation Review

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§ 20804 Irrigation District Formation Review

Key Takeaways

  • •The board checks if the petition and notice follow the rules in Chapter 1.
  • •The board decides if the main reason for forming the district is to provide water for farming.
  • •Even if other laws say something different, the board still makes these decisions.

Example

A group of farmers wants to create a new water district to help water their crops.

The board will check if their request follows the rules and if the main goal is really to help with farming water.

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

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§ 20804 Irrigation District Formation Review

At the hearing the board of supervisors shall determine by resolution whether or not the petition and notice comply with Chapter 1 of this part. Notwithstanding Section 22116 or any other provision of law, the board shall also determine whether the petition has been presented and the district is proposed to be formed for the primary purpose of providing irrigation services. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1042, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorspetitionnoticeChapter 1irrigation services

Related Statutes

  • § 20801 Petition Presentation Requirements
  • § 20805 Irrigation District Formation Rules
  • § 20802 Petition Sufficiency Hearing
  • § 20806 Formation Petition Compliance
  • § 20820 Petition Filing Deadline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 20804.
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