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CA Water Code § 14914 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14914.

14914.  The purchase price of any interest in land or water acquired pursuant to this chapter may reflect the benefit to the state of alleviating drainage problems in the San Joaquin Valley and the conversion of property to wildlife habitats.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Section operative July 1, 1993, pursuant to Section 14920.)
CA Water Code § 14915 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14915.

14915.  The price of water conserved and sold pursuant to this chapter shall be determined by the department so as to carry out the intent of the Legislature set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 14901.5.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Section operative July 1, 1993, pursuant to Section 14920.)
CA Water Code § 14916 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14916.

14916.  Purchase agreements entered into pursuant to this chapter may provide for the return of the property, that is the subject of the purchase, to irrigated agricultural use if affordable technological solutions to the drainage and environmental problems are identified and implemented.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Section operative July 1, 1993, pursuant to Section 14920.)
CA Water Code § 14917 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14917.

14917.  In carrying out this chapter, the department shall consider the effects of purchases of property pursuant to this chapter on the overall economy of the local communities, including the impact on job opportunities and businesses.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Section operative July 1, 1993, pursuant to Section 14920.)
CA Water Code § 14918 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14918.

14918.  The department shall coordinate with the United States Department of the Interior regarding water distribution undertaken pursuant to this chapter in those areas served by the federal Central Valley Project.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Section operative July 1, 1993, pursuant to Section 14920.)
CA Water Code § 14920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY|CHAPTER 23 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Act|ARTICLE 2 - The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Relief Program|Section 14920.

14920.  This chapter shall become operative on July 1, 1993.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 959, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993. Note: This section prescribes a delayed operative date (July 1, 1993) for Chapter 23, commencing with Section 14900.)
CA Water Code § 20500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Short Title|Section 20500.

20500.  This division shall be known and may be cited as the Irrigation District Law.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20510.

20510.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20511.

20511.  The definition of a word applies to any of its variants.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20512 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20512.

20512.  “Include” except when used in relation to the inclusion of land into a district does not necessarily exclude matters not enumerated.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20513 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20513.

20513.  “District” means any irrigation district formed pursuant to any law of this State or to this division except the Palo Verde Irrigation District.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20514 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20514.

20514.  “Improvement district” means an improvement district formed pursuant to the Irrigation District Improvement Act or to this division.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20516 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20516.

20516.  “Rules” include “regulations.”(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20517 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20517.

20517.  “Land” except in Chapter 2A (commencing with Section 23800) of Part 7 and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 26875) of Part 11 means land in the district or proposed district involved.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA Water Code § 20518 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20518.

20518.  “Principal county” means the county in which all the land is situated, or if the land is situated in more than one county, the county in which the greatest portion of the area of the land is situated.In proceedings for consolidation or reorganization of districts having different principal counties, the term “principal county” means the county in which the greatest portion of the total combined acreage in the districts to be consolidated or reorganized is located.(Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 244.)
CA Water Code § 20519 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20519.

20519.  “Affected county” means any county in which land is situated.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20520 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20520.

20520.  “Office county” means the county in which the principal office of a district is kept.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 840.)
CA Water Code § 20521 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20521.

20521.  “Board” means the board of directors of a district.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20522 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20522.

20522.  “President” means the president of the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20523 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20523.

20523.  “Secretary” means the secretary of the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20524 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20524.

20524.  “Elective officers” irrespective of the method of selection in any particular instance are:(a) A director from each division except as otherwise provided in this division.(b) An assessor, a collector, and a treasurer, except when one or more of such officers are appointed pursuant to Section 21123.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 206.)
CA Water Code § 20525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20525.

20525.  “General district election” is the district election required to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered year.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.)
CA Water Code § 20526 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20526.

20526.  “Bond election” means an election provided for in Chapter 4 of Part 4.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.

20527.  “Elector,” “voter,” and “precinct board” have respectively the same meaning as in the Elections Code, but an “elector” or “voter” shall also be a resident of the district or proposed district involved.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20527.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.5.

20527.5.  Notwithstanding Section 20527, or any other provision of law to the contrary, in the Jackson Valley Irrigation District every owner of real property within the district, but no others, may vote at elections for directors or otherwise. Such owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters. The last equalized assessment book of the district is conclusive evidence of the ownership of real property so owned, except that in the event that an assessment for a district shall not have been made and levied for the year in which the election is held or an equalized assessment book prepared, the last equalized county assessment roll shall be used in lieu of the assessment book of the district. Where land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of such land shall designate in writing which one of the owners shall be deemed the owner of such land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of such corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property, and means a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who: (a) Is appointed under the laws of this state.(b) Is entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(c) Is authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which he seeks to exercise.Before a legal representative votes at a district election he shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
CA Water Code § 20527.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.7.

20527.7.  Notwithstanding Section 20527, or any other provision of law, in the Montague Water Conservation District in Siskiyou County every owner of real property within the district, but no others, may vote at elections for directors or otherwise. Such owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters. The last equalized county assessment role is conclusive evidence of ownership of the real property so owned. Where land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of such land shall designate in writing which one of the owners shall be deemed the owner of such land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of such corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who:(a) Is appointed under the laws of this state.(b) Is entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(c) Is authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which he seeks to exercise. Before a legal representative votes at a district election, he shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.Every voter, or his legal representative, may vote at any district election either in person or by a person duly appointed as his proxy, but shall be entitled to cast only one vote. The appointment of a proxy shall be as provided in Section 35005.Notwithstanding Section 21100 or any other provision of law, any voter as defined in this section is eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Montague Water Conservation District.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
CA Water Code § 20527.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.8.

20527.8.  Notwithstanding Section 20527, or any other provision of law, in the Cordua Irrigation District every owner of land within the district, but no others, may vote at elections for directors or otherwise. Such owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters. Each voter shall be entitled to cast one vote for each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of land to which he has title. The last equalized county assessment role is conclusive evidence of ownership and of the value of the land so owned. Where land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of such land shall designate in writing which one of the owners shall be deemed the owner of such land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of such corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who:(a) Is appointed under the laws of this state.(b) Is entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(c) Is authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which he seeks to exercise. Before a legal representative votes at a district election, he shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.Every voter, or his legal representative, may vote at any district election either in person or by a person duly appointed as his proxy. The appointment of a proxy shall be as provided in Section 35005.Notwithstanding Section 21100 or any other provision of law, any voter as defined in this section is eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Cordua Irrigation District or to serve as an elective officer of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
CA Water Code § 20527.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.9.

20527.9.  Notwithstanding Section 20527, or any other provision of law, in the Provident Irrigation District in Glenn and Colusa Counties every owner of real property within the district, but no others, may vote at elections for directors or otherwise. Such owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters. The last equalized county assessment role is conclusive evidence of ownership of the real property so owned. Where land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of such land shall designate in writing which one of the owners shall be deemed the owner of such land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of such corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who:(a) Is appointed under the laws of this state.(b) Is entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(c) Is authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which he seeks to exercise. Before a legal representative votes at a district election, he shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.Every voter, or his legal representative, may vote at any district election either in person or by a person duly appointed as his proxy, but shall be entitled to cast only one vote. The appointment of a proxy shall be as provided in Section 35005.Notwithstanding Section 21100 or any other provision of law, any voter as defined in this section is eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Provident Irrigation District.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
CA Water Code § 20527.91 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.91.

20527.91.  Notwithstanding Section 20527 or any other provision of law, in the Big Springs Irrigation District in Siskiyou County and in the Princeton-Codora-Glenn Irrigation District, every owner of real property within the district, but no others, may vote at elections for directors or otherwise. Owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters. The last equalized county assessment roll is conclusive evidence of ownership of the real property so owned. Where land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of the land shall designate in writing which one of the owners shall be deemed the owner of the land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of the corporation or estate. As used in this section, legal representative means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who is all of the following:(a) Appointed under the laws of this state.(b) Entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(c) Authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which the legal representative seeks to exercise. Before a legal representative votes at a district election, the legal representative shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his or her authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.Every voter, or his or her legal representative, may vote at any district election either in person or by a person duly appointed as his or her proxy, but shall be entitled to cast only one vote. The appointment of a proxy shall be as provided in Section 35005.Notwithstanding Section 21100 or any other provision of law, any voter, as defined in this section, is eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Big Springs Irrigation District or the Board of Directors of the Princeton-Codora-Glenn Irrigation District.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 56, Sec. 180.)
CA Water Code § 20527.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20527.10.

20527.10.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 20527 or any other provision of law, in the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District, every owner of real property within the district, but no others, may vote at district elections. Owners need not be residents of the district in order to qualify as voters.(b) The last equalized district assessment roll is conclusive evidence of ownership of the real property.(c) (1) If land is owned in joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or any other multiple ownership, the owners of the land shall designate, in writing, which one of the owners is deemed the owner of the land for purposes of qualifying as a voter.(2) The designation shall be made upon a form provided by the district, and shall be filed with the district at least 40 days prior to the election and shall remain in effect until amended or revoked. No amendment or revocation may occur within the period of 39 days prior to any election.(d) The district shall provide a list of eligible voters pursuant to Section 10525 of the Elections Code at least 35 days prior to an election, which list shall provide for the limitation of one vote for each owner as specified in this section.(e) The legal representative of a corporation or estate owning real property may vote on behalf of the corporation or estate.(f) (1) Every voter, or his or her legal representative, may vote at any district election either in person or by a person appointed as his or her proxy, but may cast only one vote.(2) The Glenn Colusa Irrigation District has the powers of a California water district with regard to Section 35005 and the appointment of a proxy shall be pursuant to that section.(g) Notwithstanding Section 21100 or any other provision of law, any voter, as specified in this section, may be a member of the Board of Directors of the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District as long as the voter is a landowner within the division that the voter represents, unless divisions are abolished as provided in Section 21550.(h) (1) As used in this section, “legal representative” means an official of a corporation owning real property or a guardian, conservator, executor, or administrator of the estate of the holder of title to real property who is all of the following:(A) Appointed under the laws of this state.(B) Entitled to the possession of the estate’s real property.(C) Authorized by the appointing court to exercise the particular right, privilege, or immunity which the legal representative seeks to exercise.(2) Before a legal representative votes at a district election, the legal representative shall present to the precinct board a certified copy of his or her authority which shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 224. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Water Code § 20528 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20528.

20528.  “Holder of title” includes a holder of evidence of title and, also, a holder of land under a possessory right acquired by entry or purchase from the United States or the State of California.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20529 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20529.

20529.  “Property” except in Part 10 embraces all real and personal property, including water, water rights, works, franchises, concessions and rights.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)
CA Water Code § 20530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 11 - IRRIGATION DISTRICTS|PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 20530.

20530.  “Works” includes dams, reservoirs, wells, conduits, pumps, power houses, power generating equipment, power lines, and their appurtenances.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)