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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 2§ 8785 Project Expenditure Consent

§ 8785 Project Expenditure Consent

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§ 8785 Project Expenditure Consent

Key Takeaways

  • •You need written permission to spend money on a project.
  • •If you don't get that permission on time, you can't spend any more money on it.
  • •You also can't promise to pay for anything related to the project without that permission.

Example

Imagine your school wants to build a new playground.

The school must get a signed paper saying it's okay to spend money on the playground. If they don't get that paper on time, they can't buy slides, swings, or anything else for it. They also can't promise the toy company they'll pay for the equipment later.

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

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§ 8785 Project Expenditure Consent

If consent in writing is not filed in the manner and at the time provided, no further expenditures for the project shall be made, nor shall any obligations be incurred therefor. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

consent in writingexpendituresobligations

Related Statutes

  • § 8783 Assessor Boundary Adjustments
  • § 11560 Project Funding Requirements
  • § 12881 State Water Project Funding
  • § 12881.2 Water Project Definitions
  • § 12881.4 Water Supply Project Preferences

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8785.
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