{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"131","citation":"Wat. Code, § 131","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. State Administration Generally [120. - 190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Department of Water Resources [120. - 148.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department may employ such assistance as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties, and may purchase or rent any necessary supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences.</p>","text":"The department may employ such assistance as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties, and may purchase or rent any necessary supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/department-of-water-resources-131","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}