{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"18","citation":"Wat. Code, § 18","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.</p>","text":"“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-18","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}