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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 5§ 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit

§ 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit

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§ 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit

Key Takeaways

  • •The government keeps maps, records, and engineering data in their office.
  • •These documents stay with the government and don't go anywhere else.
  • •This rule was made a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

If the government makes a map of all the roads in a city.

That map has to stay in the government's office and can't be taken away.

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

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§ 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit

All maps, records and engineering data prepared or obtained by the department for the use of the board shall be deposited in the office of the board and remain part of its records. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

mapsrecordsengineering datadepartmentboard

Related Statutes

  • § 8686 Project Plan Approval Process
  • § 8689 Contract Approval Requirement
  • § 8693 Department Board Advisory Role
  • § 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses
  • § 8698 Board Department Cooperation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8697.
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