{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"20820","citation":"Wat. Code, § 20820","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 2. FORMATION [20700. - 20982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800. - 20850.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820. - 20824.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.","effective":null,"html":"<p>On or before the day on which the petition is presented to the board of supervisors, a copy of the petition shall be filed in the office of the department.</p>","text":"On or before the day on which the petition is presented to the board of supervisors, a copy of the petition shall be filed in the office of the department.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/reference-to-department-20820","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}