{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"20626","citation":"Wat. Code, § 20626","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [20500. - 20627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Information by Department [20625. - 20627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-1/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever the department deems it in the public interest that preliminary surveys and field investigations of a proposed district project should be made at the expense of the State, the department shall make the surveys and field investigations.</p>","text":"Whenever the department deems it in the public interest that preliminary surveys and field investigations of a proposed district project should be made at the expense of the State, the department shall make the surveys and field investigations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/information-by-department-20626","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}