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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 8Art. 2§ 9016 Levee District Compensation Handling

§ 9016 Levee District Compensation Handling

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§ 9016 Levee District Compensation Handling

Key Takeaways

  • •If a levee or drainage district gets money, they have to give it to the person in charge of their funds.
  • •The person in charge must put the money into the right account for the district.
  • •This rule was added in 1943 to keep things clear and honest.

Example

A drainage district gets $10,000 for fixing a canal.

The district must give this money to their treasurer, who then puts it into the district’s bank account for repairs.

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

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§ 9016 Levee District Compensation Handling

When compensation is received by any levee district, or drainage district, it shall be paid or delivered by the governing body thereof to the officer having the custody of the funds who shall place the compensation into the proper funds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

levee districtdrainage districtcompensationgoverning bodyproper funds

Related Statutes

  • § 9013 District Bond Compensation Payments
  • § 9017 District Compensation Use Rules
  • § 9011 District Assessment Compensation Credits
  • § 9018 District Bond Payment Priority
  • § 8995 Flood Control Easement Acquisition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9016.
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